Principal Software Engineer 

About our Team 

Our Technology teams use contemporary technologies to develop products and systems that support science and health. We provide customers with robust digital solutions that aid in researching significant global issues. Our culture emphasizes efficient DevOps practices, focusing on speed, agility, cost efficiency, and high quality. 

About the Role 

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will partner with our business and technology groups to develop integration software solutions. You will take ownership of building and managing innovative integration platforms while providing advice and guidance to our partners. You will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into software solutions. 

Responsibilities 

• Experience with data manipulation languages, including optimization techniques and understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles. 

• Collaborate with development teams to understand product requirements and translate them into innovative software designs. 

• Implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews, keeping up to date with new technology. 

• Operate in an Agile environment to resolve technical issues and complete bug fixes. 

• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to seek feedback on priorities to help shape innovative solutions for complex software challenges. 

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for external technology resources. 

• Provide design input across a product. 

• Work directly with customers and end users. 

• Serve as an expert on coding and technical issues. 

• Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements. 

• Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity. 

• Complete complex bug fixes. 

• Design and work with complex data models. 

• Mentor software developers interested in consultancy on development methodologies and optimization techniques. 

• All other duties as assigned. 

Requirements 

• 10+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent skills. 

• BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred but not mandatory. 

• Demonstrated experience as a Software Engineer and knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). 

• Proficiency in Big Data development languages such as Spark, Scala, or Python, and experience building data pipelines and handling data (ETL). 

• Familiarity with industry best practices, including code coverage. 

• Experience in distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Apache Flink, or similar. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. 

• Ability to write and review detailed specifications for the development of complex system components. 

• Experience with test-driven development and the ability to complete complex bug fixes. 

• Strong organization, project planning, and time management skills across multiple functional groups and departments. 

• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and troubleshooting complex project issues. 

• Advanced communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills, with the ability to present information in a concise and effective manner to diverse audiences, including senior and executive management. 

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals. 

Working for You 

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance covering you, your immediate family, and parents. 

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options with competitive rates. 

• Group Life Insurance ensuring financial security for your loved ones. 

• Group Accident Insurance offering extra protection. 

• Flexible Working Arrangements to achieve a balanced work-life schedule. 

• Employee Assistance Program providing support for personal and work-related challenges. 

• Medical Screening prioritizing your well-being. 

• Modern Family Benefits including parental and adoption support. 

• Long-Service Awards recognizing dedication and commitment. 

• Celebratory New Baby Gift. 

• Subsidized Meals in Chennai. 

• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Public Holidays. 

• Free Transport for home-office-home commutes in Chennai. 

About the Business 

We are a global leader in information and analytics, assisting researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes for the benefit of society. Leveraging our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and extensive data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a sustainable future. We utilize innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world.