Principal / Consulting Engineer

Elsevier

Not specified; not specified; generous holiday all...
Hybrid
Senior or principal engineer level experience
Distributed systems and api design in cloud
Backend engineering with java and spring boot
Elsevier is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead technical initiatives within their Submissions Technology group, focusing on modernizing systems and implementing AI solutions for the global research community. The role requires a strong backend engineering background and experience in distributed systems, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation in a flexible work environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves shaping the technical direction of platforms used by the global research community while guiding the responsible use of AI.
  • Candidates will coach engineers to strengthen practices such as observability, automation, and incident learning across multiple teams.
  • Elsevier offers a flexible hybrid work environment with extensive benefits including up to 10 days of focused learning time per year.

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Elsevier is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead technical initiatives within their Submissions Technology group, focusing on modernizing systems and implementing AI solutions for the global research community. The role requires a strong backend engineering background and experience in distributed systems, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation in a flexible work environment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Generous holiday allowance; Private medical benefits; Pension scheme; Share option scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior or Principal Engineer level experience
  • Distributed systems and API design in cloud
  • Backend engineering with Java and Spring Boot
  • Experience with event-driven systems like Kafka
  • Frontend development experience with React
  • Polyglot environments including TypeScript or Python
  • Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • AI-assisted development and production AI patterns
  • GenAI techniques such as LLM integrations
  • Collaborative approach with clear communication
  • Thoughtful decision-making around quality and risk
  • Hands-on contribution alongside technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • Experience at senior, staff, or principal engineer level
  • Track record of influencing technical decisions at scale
  • Strong backend engineering experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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