Lead Software Engineer, Back End

Clarivate is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our highly talented team of engineers focused on Search & Analytics. This is a great opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds, apply cutting-edge technologies, and realize your full potential—while helping to build and innovate a platform that supports researchers who are shaping the future of our world called Web of Science.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant disciplines. Master’s is a plus. 

• 5+ years of experience in programming languages: Java, Python, Perl/Scripting languages. 

• Advanced knowledge of backend paradigms; experienced with big data, distributed processing, or high-performance computing.

• 3+ years of data analytical experience with large volume data processing and data modeling in a distributed environment. 

• Strong practical experience in UNIX/Linux operating systems and network environment

• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English. 

It would be great if you also have . . . 

• Preferred domain knowledge with Literature and Patent content and searches.

• Familiar with SDLC and advanced testing methodologies; implement high quality code in an agile software development environment.

• Search Engine experiences with OpenSearch/ElasticSearch/Solr/Lucene preferred.

• Experienced with cloud technologies (AWS preferred). 

What will you be doing in this role?

• Design and develop a Java-based, cloud-native enterprise search platform powered by big data, AI, and the latest Generative AI technologies. 

• Works in collaboration with Data Scientists to constantly optimize search algorithms and platforms. 

• Explores existing data for insights and develops advanced search and analytics features for continued improvement of user search experience. 

About the Team

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will join a highly talented team of 10 engineers focused on Search & Analytics, the driving force behind our world-class research and discovery web platform Web of Science. Our users include past and future Nobel Prize winners.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum 
• Private Health Insurance 
• Paid Lunch 
• Yearly Bonus 
• Yearly Merit Plan 
• My Learning Platform 
• Fit Pass 
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Company bicycles for rent free of charge

Hours of work

This is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours within CET time zone. This is a hybrid position, you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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