Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineeringlead

Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers

Are you a highly visible champion with a can do attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others

About the team:

We're a collaborative, curious team of software engineers across all levels. You'll contribute across the full engineering lifecycle-from discovery and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and optimization-and own end-to-end solutions that address real user needs. You'll work with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate ideas into robust, scalable software. Our culture emphasizes learning, thoughtful ownership, and clear communication-through code reviews, pairing, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. You'll collaborate on architecture, tooling, and processes, with room to experiment and iterate. We offer clear growth paths across cloud, frontend, backend, or data platforms, with opportunities for mentorship and skill development.

About the Role:This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain web applications to support business needs.

• Understanding functional requirements, specifications and translating them into designs based on technical needs.

• Monitor and test performance of web and applications to ensure code integrity and security, accuracy, and efficient functionality.

• Troubleshoot, fix bugs and support in the deployment and maintenance of web applications.

• Configure, maintain, and monitor application servers performance ensuring data security and accessibility to avoid loss of service.

• Conduct user acceptance and system tests before deployment.

• Documents technical requirements, development, progress, and changes in all assigned projects.

• Performs other related duties that may be assigned by the Lead/Manager.

• Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.

• Keep abreast of new technology developments.

Requirements:-

• 7+ years of Software Engineering experience

• BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).

• Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.

• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.

• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.

• Test-driven development.

• Strong research skills.

• Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.

• Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.

• Ability to design and work with complex data models.

• Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.

• Strong familiarity with Moodle or another PHP-based LMS/CMS.

• experience in PHP full stack development and familiar with MVC.

• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.

• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and experience with deploying applications in cloud environments.

• MySQL/MSSQL/MariaDB experience, with proven ability to write SQL queries

• Experienced in software like Apache, NGINX, etc.

• Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices.

• Strong knowledge of git, and an understanding of code repository best practices.

• Good understanding in today's web application technologies, web infrastructure (software and hardware) and the devops process.

• Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development.

• Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.

• Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.

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

• Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.

• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.

• Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

Work in a Way That Works for You:

We promote a healthy work/life balance and provide various well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You:

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being, including:

• Health insurance for you and your family.

• Enhanced health insurance options at competitive rates.

• Group life insurance for financial security.

• Group accident insurance for protection against accidental death and permanent disability.

• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.

• Employee assistance programs for personal and work-related support.

• Medical screenings to prioritize your well-being.

• Modern family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

• Long-service awards to recognize dedication.

• New baby gifts to celebrate parenthood.

• Subsidized meals at specific locations.

• Various paid time-off options, including casual leave, sick leave, privilege leave, compassionate leave, special sick leave, and public holidays.

• Free transportation for home-office-home travel in select locations.

About Business:

We are a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning, and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and creating a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world.

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