Software Engineer III (Java / Spring)

TL;DR

Software Engineer III (Java / Spring): Designing and improving backend services for document transformation and semantic enrichment within a semantic data platform with an accent on event-driven microservices and scalable APIs. Focus on building robust document structuring and entity recognition workflows using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

Location: Hybrid in Oxford (Nielsen House)

Company

A global leader in information and analytics that helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services supporting document transformation, structuring, and entity recognition workflows.
• Develop and enhance microservices and APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Implement event-driven and distributed systems utilizing Kafka and AWS infrastructure.
• Write maintainable, well-tested code using TDD and pair programming practices.
• Collaborate with product partners and engineers in Scrum ceremonies to deliver incremental value.
• Support the reliability, performance, and operability of services in production environments.

Requirements

• Experience building and maintaining backend software using Java and Python.
• Practical experience with Spring Boot, APIs, and microservice-based systems.
• Experience working with AWS services in a cloud-native environment.
• Familiarity with Kafka or similar messaging technologies in event-driven architectures.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and collaborative engineering like pair programming.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment in Oxford.

Nice to have

• Experience with document processing, transformation pipelines, or content structuring systems.
• Knowledge of entity recognition, metadata extraction, or semantic enrichment workflows.
• Experience with AI software engineering and specifications-driven development.
• Experience improving developer workflows through automation and AI-supported practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive pension plan and generous vacation entitlement.
• Option for sabbatical leave and a personal choice budget.
• Maternity, paternity, adoption, and family care leave.
• Global Employee Assistance Program and internal communities.