Director of Software Engineering

Director Software Engineering
 

Do you want drive and deliver high-quality solutions for our publishing business and customers?
 

Do you want to build and motivate an Agile team of global technologists?
 

About our Team
 

This team builds SaaS products which support the peer-review process, not only for Elsevier, but for other publishers.
 

About the Role
 

You will partner across Technology, Product management groups to deliver clear functional and technical roadmaps for each product and service.
 

Responsibilities
 

• Collaborating to create clear product and service roadmaps in partnership with Tech and Product teams. Introduce industry best practices for software architecture, development, support, and quality engineering
• Leading the team to provide valuable solutions and solve customer problems. Resource the department effectively and oversee staff recruitment and development.
• Driving continuous improvement in quality processes and standards.
• Taking ownership of software development to meet user and commercial objectives. Monitor projects for efficiency and standards, using data for process improvements.
• Ensuring high-quality software, adhering to architecture guidelines and supportability in production.
  Fostering collaboration with Operations for cloud-based applications using modern DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Experience in leading software engineering departments (20-50 people) in a listed or leading software organization. Deep understanding of technology, especially in a cloud environment
• Experience establishing and maturing modern agile development methodologies, processes, and tools.
  Track record of working at executive levels in a large international organization.
• Experience in managing globally dispersed teams and collaborating with international partners.
• Possess a financial acumen with budget management experience.
• Experience in establishing and maturing modern best-practice agile development methodologies, processes and tools (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, XP, test-driven-development, continuous integration, etc.).
  Experience working at multiple levels within a large international organization and a proven track record of delivery.

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
 

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us
 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.
 

Working for you
 

We want to protect your health, help you accumulate wealth and secure your future. We are therefore delighted to offer:
 

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Tax-free childcare support
• Parental leave options
• Health screening and private medical benefits
• Season ticket loan

About Us
 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
 

Join Us
 

Purposeful Work
When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day
Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care
You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and