Senior Software Engineer I (Backend)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer I (Search Platform): Develop and operate backend search services and APIs supporting major research products with an accent on scalable, reliable, cloud-native systems and search technologies. Focus on designing and building Kubernetes-hosted systems, collaborating cross-functionally, and advancing search platform architecture.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom

Company

Global leader in information and analytics advancing science and healthcare through quality data and analytics.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate backend search services in production
• Contribute to scalable, reliable Kubernetes-hosted systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver working solutions
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
• Continuously grow understanding of search technologies and platform architecture

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in backend or platform engineering
• Practical experience with search systems such as Elasticsearch, Solr, OpenSearch, or Lucene-based technologies
• Strong experience with Java and modern backend frameworks like Spring or Spring Boot
• Experience deploying and operating services in Kubernetes-based environments
• Experience building and running cloud-based systems, ideally using AWS and CI/CD pipelines
• Must be located in the United Kingdom

Culture & Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs and life assurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme and share option scheme
• Travel season ticket loan and electric vehicle scheme
• Parental leave and employee assistance programs
• Access to learning and development resources and employee discounts