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Elsevier

Senior Software Engineer I – Backend (Java / Spring Boot)

LocationMexico
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 6, 2026 · 5d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have8
Software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development
Hands-on experience building scalable RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot
Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including data modeling and basic query optimization
Ability to own features end-to-end, from design and implementation through deployment and production support
Experience working across multiple services or components within distributed or service-based architectures
Solid understanding of API design, system integration, and managing dependencies across teams
Experience integrating backend services into CI/CD pipelines and supporting reliable deployment practices
Strong debugging, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
Skills
Java
Spring Boot
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
Benefits
Private medical dental vision
Savings fund
Life insurance
Grocery voucher
Vacation bonus
Discount card
Learning and development
Employee assistance program
Service milestone awards
Charity time off
About the role
Would you like to shape the future of health education technology and build products that help improve learning outcomes for healthcare professionals around the world?
Are you passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, owning solutions end-to-end, and collaborating with global teams to deliver meaningful impact?
About our Team:
Elsevier Health applies innovation, facilitates insights, and helps drive more informed decision-making for our customers across global health. We support health providers by providing accessible, trusted evidence-based information; prepare more medical and nursing students with effective tools and resources; provide insights that help clinicians improve patient outcomes; and support a more personalized and localized healthcare experience. All for the benefit of every patient.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join our global technology team supporting Learning Products. In this role, you will design, build, and enhance scalable backend services that power innovative healthcare education solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, high-quality software while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture.
Responsibilities:
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Design, build, and own backend services across one or more delivery lanes within Learning Products, including Courseware, Sherpath, and emerging products.
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Drive features end-to-end with a high level of ownership, from requirements and design through implementation, integration, and production readiness.
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Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and quality engineering partners to translate business needs into scalable and maintainable solutions.
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Contribute to system and service design, ensuring alignment with platform architecture and promoting reuse of existing capabilities.
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Deliver high-quality, reliable software that meets defined readiness criteria, including story-level completeness, dependency integration, and production stability.
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Build and maintain robust APIs and data models that support performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Ensure proper observability through effective logging, monitoring, and alerting.
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Mentor engineers and support team growth through knowledge sharing and guidance.
Requirements:
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Software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
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Hands-on experience building scalable RESTful services using Java and Spring Boot.
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Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including data modeling and basic query optimization.
•
Ability to own features end-to-end, from design and implementation through deployment and production support.
•
Experience working across multiple services or components within distributed or service-based architectures.
•
Solid understanding of API design, system integration, and managing dependencies across teams.
•
Experience integrating backend services into CI/CD pipelines and supporting reliable deployment practices.
•
Strong debugging, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
Work in a Way That Works for You:
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
This is a hybrid role. Our teams operate in a flexible hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. You’ll be expected to participate in regular team meetings and engineering rituals in line with your team’s cadence.
Working Pattern:
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
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Private Medical, Dental and Vision Plan, coverage for employee and eligible dependents
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Savings Fund with company matching contributions
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Comprehensive life insurance policy
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Grocery voucher
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Vacation Bonus, salary supplement based on vacation days taken
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Minor medical expenses discount card for minor medical expenses and outpatient services
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Access to learning and development resources
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Support for personal and work-related challenges through an Employee Assistance Programme
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Awards to recognise key service milestones
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Time off to support the charities and causes that matter to you
About the Business:
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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