Join EBSCO Information Services as a Senior Software Development Engineer

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) delivers a comprehensive and optimized research solution with e-journals, e-books, and research databases, all combined with the most powerful discovery service. Our mission is to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs over 2,700 individuals globally, many working hybrid or remotely. We lead our industry through cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking strategy, and a dynamic team. At EIS, you’ll find inspiration, motivation, and opportunities for growth. We are committed to transforming lives by delivering relevant and reliable information precisely when, where, and how it’s needed.

Your Opportunity

EBSCO has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Software Development Engineer focused on developing consumer-facing products. You will join an agile team specializing in search intelligence back-end tools and systems for our search engine. On a daily basis, you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy software into AWS using state-of-the-art technologies. As part of our agile team, you'll work on 2-week iterations, making and meeting commitments as a team. Continual learning and improvement in both knowledge and productivity are key components of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with product management and your team to analyze and decompose complex software requirements into user stories for planning and execution.
• Estimate the size and complexity of features, perform technical design, implementation, and testing, and commit to stories for each iteration.
• Provide expertise in system architecture, design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operation of EBSCO products.
• Mentor team members in your areas of expertise.
• Continuously improve the quality of the team’s deliverables and author well-engineered solutions using test-first methodologies.
• Conduct new technology research and proof of concept work, informing the enhancement of overall systems and products.
• Adhere to best practices for design, coding standards, performance, security, delivery, and maintainability.
• Own developed components from development through production.

Your Team

The Cortex team at EBSCO builds search intelligence tools for our search engine, enabling capabilities like full-text retrieval, data harvesting, and usage-informed suggestions. This team also develops Machine Learning solutions. Successful candidates proficient in core Java/Python tools will have opportunities to work on these advanced ML solutions.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Java development experience.
• 5+ years in large systems software design and development, including RESTful Web Services, HTML, XML/JSON, HTTP, SSL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Sets You Apart

• Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably AWS and serverless technology patterns.
• Working knowledge of microservices and related design patterns.
• Experience in developing complex solutions (not just scripts) using Python.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, including anticipating problems and assessing risk.
• Excellent mentoring skills with a desire to contribute beyond day-to-day project work.

Our Offer to You

Target Annual Compensation Range: $117,250 - $167,500

The actual salary offer will consider various factors such as skills, qualifications, education, training, experience, and the position’s work location.

EBSCO offers a generous benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mentoring Program
• And more! For full details, visit .

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