Software Engineer III (Java & JavaScript) at Elsevier

Location: London, England
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Description

Elsevier is hiring a Software Engineer III (Java & JavaScript) for its Identity & Access Management team. The role designs and develops moderately complex authentication and authorization system components, interfaces with technical stakeholders, writes and reviews specifications, implements coding best practices, performs code reviews and bug fixes, and collaborates in Agile environments. Required capabilities include Java/J2EE, JavaScript, Node.js, React, SQL, identity-provider configuration, CI/CD, GitHub workflows, and test-driven development; AI-assisted development, Terraform, and Docker/Kubernetes experience are preferred. The posting describes flexible working hours and employee benefits but does not specify a location, salary, or posting date.

Required Skills

Java/J2EE
JavaScript
Node.js
React
SQL
Keycloak
Auth0
OIDC
CI/CD
GitHub
Terraform
Docker
Kubernetes

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Experience with Keycloak, Auth0, or another identity provider, including realm configuration, authentication flows, and OIDC client setup.
Proficiency in Java/J2EE, JavaScript, Node.js, React, SQL, and related development languages.
Proficiency with data manipulation languages and understanding of data modelling principles.
Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
Knowledge of test-driven development.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience using AI-assisted development tools for test authoring, stub generation, coverage analysis, or test-output investigation.
Experience treating AI-assisted tools as productivity accelerators within a quality engineering workflow.
Experience with Terraform or another infrastructure-as-code tool.
Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
Translation Company Name: Elsevier Limited Company