Principal Software Engineer (Java)

Job Description

Principal Software Engineer (Java)

Location:

Iasi, ROU

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About The Role

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our engineering team and help shape how authors worldwide submit research for groundbreaking scientific discoveries. This is a senior leadership role focused on technical expertise and team leadership rather than just years of experience.

Tech Stack

• Java 17, Spring Boot
• Selenide for UI, RestAssured for API testing
• JUnit, TestNG, TestContainers
• GitHub Actions
• GitHub for code management
• Microservices architecture (HTTP, JMS)
• Monitoring via Kibana and Dynatrace
  
  

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain key systems and features
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members
• Collaborate with QA and Scrum teams to deliver high-quality releases on time
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and follow best practices
• Deploy microservices in staging and production environments
• Build and maintain microservices that power our platform
• Troubleshoot issues in test and production environments
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong fundamentals in Java
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot
• Understanding of browser layout engines and HTTP protocols
• Proficiency in JavaScript and experience with at least one framework (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
• Familiarity with writing unit tests (JUnit, Mockito)
• Experience building RESTful APIs and web services
• Knowledge of JMS
• Familiarity with Git and Linux
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and relational databases
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven team leadership and ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and AWS Cloud
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Dynatrace or New Relic
• Understanding of Agile Scrum methodology
  
  

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.