• Job Description

  Req#: R58267

  Principal Software Engineer
  

  Would you like to work with leading-edge eCommerce solutions?
  

  Do you want to join our mission to help academics and healthcare professionals advance science?
  

  About our Team
  

  We are currently re-platforming our Global eCommerce Store that delivers and drives a headless eCommerce solution for Elsevier. We are a team of eight engineers that uses cutting-edge technologies to build products and systems to advance science and health. We provide our customers with powerful digital solutions, helping them to research the biggest problems facing the world today.
  

  About the Role
  

  Partner with global teams to support the strategic development of our self-service B2B eCommerce Magento platform. Perform complex research, design, and software assignments, whilst providing direct input into project plans. Collaborate on solution design / implementation with our Lead Software Engineer. Be a subject matter expert for a team of Software Engineers partnering with the product owner.
  
  Our core platform technology is based on Adobe Magento (v2) integrating with our up-stream sales, customer, and product management systems (inc. Salesforce Sales Cloud), and down-stream order management / fulfilment engines. Utilize lean, creative, and optimal configuration applications and modular extensions to ensure the Magento 2 capabilities meet business needs.
  

  Responsibilities:

  • Turning prioritised backlog items into released features

  • Providing product and technology expertise when scoping complex work

  • Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components

  • Completing complex bug fixes, resolving of technical issues, and designing / working with complex data models

  • Partnering with other development team members to understand complex product requirements and translating them into software designs

  • Operating in various development environments (e.g., Agile) while collaborating with key stakeholders

  • Ensuring up to date, appropriate platform documentation is available and knowledge sharing is enabled

  • Training entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles

  
  Requirements:

  • Have in depth complex Software Engineering experience

  • Experience in performance optimization in server & application layers, doing POC. I ntegration experience on any of micro services / middle wares.

  • Process like code review, security checks and continuous improvement.

  • Great to have Magento Commerce Architect certification or at least any of Magento certifications

  • Experience of coordinating with other internal development groups

  • Experience and knowledge of Magento 2 with demonstrable experience in delivering enterprise scale eCommerce capability.

  • Experience of Magento’s B2B functionality (an application to both B2C and B2B selling models)

  • Experience using AWS, Jenkins, Javascript

  • Have the ability to manage and resolve complex technical challenges in a platform context

  • Have a detailed understanding of Magento’s capabilities (inc. multiple sites/stores/views, cross-selling capability, currency and tax, subscription-based and digital products, promotions/trials/bundles, etc.)

  • Have knowledge of Magento Plugins and their effective selection from the Marketplace and/or custom design and implementation

  • Have extensive experience in the effective integration of Magento with other up/down-stream business systems (inc. inventory/product feeds, payment gateways, fulfillment chains, CMS, etc.)

  
  Work in a way that works for you
  

  We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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.

  • 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

  
  Working with us
  

  We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.
  

  Working for you
  

  At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
  

  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

  • Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

  • Wellbeing programs

  • Life assurance

  • Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

  • Long service awards

  • Save As You Earn share option scheme

  • Travel Season ticket loan

  • Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave

  • Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

  • RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

  • Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

  • Access to extensive learning and development resources

  • Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

  
  About Us
  

  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.
  

  Join Us
  

  Purposeful Work
  When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.
  
  Growing Every Day
  Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.
  
  Colleagues Who Care
  You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.
  
  Together, we create possibilities.
  Join us
  

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• About the company

  Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance.

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