EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

As a Software Engineer, you will work on an Agile development team building, testing and deploying great products and services for our customers. You will create information products and services that inform the world, advancing research in traditional and emerging fields and transforming learning and education.

As a member of an Agile development team, you will design, develop and demonstrate software in 1- or 2-week iterations as part of an Agile Release Train developing to a SAFe Program Increment. You will make commitments to the business and meet those commitments as a team. You will strive for continuous improvement in knowledge and productivity and also display a pattern of continual learning and a desire to broaden your software development and design skills.

What you’ll do

• Contribute to system architecture, design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operation of components for EBSCO web and mobile based products and services.

• Provide operational support to components that your team owns, including 24/7 availability as needed.

• Work directly with product management and your team while analyzing and decomposing complex software requirements into simple user stories for planning and execution.

• Collaborate with your team to estimate the size and complexity of the features. Perform the technical design, implementation, and testing of features and commit to stories to be accomplished in an iteration.

• Own system and feature quality throughout the development, testing and deployment phases to ensure quality delivery expectations are met.

• Drive value and build to continuously improve the quality of the team’s deliverables. Author well-engineered solutions using test-first/test-driven methodologies.

• Conduct new technology research, proof of concept, and design work that will assist in determining direction for the enhancement of the overall system and products.

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of your team.

• Work alongside other software engineers to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices for design, coding standards, performance, security, delivery, and maintainability.

• Live the principles behind the Agile Manifesto and SAFe framework in all interactions.

Skills or experience you need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or other Technical related degree or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of Java, Javascript, and/or .NET development (C#)

• 2+ years of experience in large systems software design and development with hands on experience in RESTful Web Services, HTML, XML/JSON, HTTP, SSL.

• Proficiency with source code management tools such as git.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills or experience that sets you apart

• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or other Technical or Library Science related degree.

• 2+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• One or more JavaScript frameworks (React, AngularJS, Node.js) and JavaScript libraries

• Test Driven Development (TDD) and Automated Testing with JUnit, LoadRunner, JMeter, etc.

• Working on an Agile team.

• DevOps or automated software deployment.

• Web Services lifecycle (design, build, test, deploy), API versioning and design approaches, tools, inter-operability, and SOA concepts.

• Microservices and microservice design patterns.

• Developing automated integration, acceptance, and/or contract driven tests scenarios.

• Performance testing strategies and techniques.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As directed by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, all current and newly-hired EIS employees in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by their date of hire.
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