Senior Software Engineer I (Science, Java)

Senior Software Engineer I

About Reaxys:  

Reaxys is a comprehensive and powerful cloud hosted and deep-tech data searching tool that is used by thousands of chemists, researchers and students throughout the world to retrieve chemistry patents, chemical reactions, substance data and other related chemistry information using a highly performant chemical structure search engine. Supported by continuous updates and robust taxonomies, Reaxys can be searched using natural language, drawn chemical structures, formula, physical property parameters and more. Trusted for over 30 years by large pharma, innovative startups, large tech, private and public sector research hubs and universities alike, Reaxys is a partner to the pharma, medicinal chemistry and chemical industries.  

About our team: Joining our team will offer you the opportunity to enhance your skills and build your career within a diverse team spread across China, India, Europe, the UK, and the US. We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, and this position is based in Bengaluru, India

About the role:  

The Reaxys team at Elsevier is seeking a Software Engineer with experience in developing Java-based distributed systems over Kubernetes and an optional background in natural sciences. The candidate should be comfortable working with machine learning or search workloads at scale and should be capable of embracing and adjusting to the evolving software engineering landscape being driven by the augmentation of AI tools. 

Responsibilities:  

• Architect & develop distributed systems over Kubernetes.   

• Write code and automated tests to match detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.   

• Actively participate and lead the discussions in your area of expertise.

• Proactively share knowledge and mentor others in your area of expertise.  

Requirements: -

• 4+ years of Software Engineering experience   

• B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science engineering or equivalent.  

• MSc/Dual degrees with focus on Natural Sciences are also encouraged. 

• 3+ years of working with Java, preferably Java 17 and above.  

• Experience of working with Spring ecosystem along with Kubernetes.  

• Proven ability to strategize & learn different software frameworks & technologies.  

• Research or working experience with any of the database systems.  

• Experience of developing & managing REST based Java Web Service.  

• Fluent oral & written English along with the ability to communicate complex topic to non-technology stakeholders.  

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