Principal Software Engineer

Description Elsevier is the world's leading provider of scientific, technical and medical (STM) information, tools and resources. A global company based in Amsterdam, Elsevier partners with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, educators and decision-makers in academic institutions, governments and corporations to help them find, evaluate and use information. Our breadth of content is unparalleled, spanning virtually every STM field in the world and includes such distinguished brands as Gray's Anatomy, The Lancet and Cell. Using innovative technology, we deliver our content through tools that help our customers be more productive and successful in their work. ScienceDirect delivers the worlds' leading journals electronically to over 11 million readers in 200 countries. And physicians in 95 percent of teaching hospitals rely on MD Consult to get critical information that can save lives. Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide. We are an employer of choice, attracting and developing talented and creative people who thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package as well as a real opportunity for career growth in a growing organization. Elsevier is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.   
 
 Recommends technical strategy and direction in area(s) of expertise. Participates in development and evolution of architecture.

   Determines feasibility of customer requirements and designs solutions, builds, and integrates the implementation.

   Conducts complex analysis and provides recommendations on the utilization of emerging and existing technologies.

   Performs engineering cost/benefit analysis to verify potential effectiveness of new projects

   Builds new high level designs as required

   Sells ideas to functional to management to gain commitment for system enhancements

   Recommends and plans use of system and software features.

   Communicates to vendors additional features or products needed and works with vendors to effect system improvements

   Establishes work standards and guidelines

   Maintains an understanding of current industry trends

   Communicates and proactively influences and educates members of technical and managerial staff on technology issues

   Develops plans and procedures and establishes guidelines for overall system improvement

   Mentors less experienced staff on all aspects of multiple system environments, software and system operations.

   Designs, codes, tests, implements, maintains and supports application software that is delivered on time and within budget

   Leads major technical design, engineering and integration efforts.

   Analyzes and troubleshoots complex software problems

   Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code

   May participate as the technical expert in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy versus build recommendations

   Makes recommendations on the impact and implementation of new technologies/development methodologies

   Works closely with Business Analysis and Project Management functions to ensure correct technical design

   Modifies and/or writes technical and operator documentation
Participates in the development and usage of (increasingly efficient) standards

Requirements

   Expertise of the development lifecycle including design, coding, testing and delivery

   Experience in systems analysis, design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies

   Staff at this job family level develop integrated solutions within a broad technical and business context of significant impact

   Staff at this job family level focus more on the design and configuration of new systems to meet user requirements than on the implementation, technical support and evaluation of existing systems

   Typically possesses 7+ years of relevant work experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or equivalent work experience