Senior Software Engineer

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK and the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.Role SummaryPLOS is a nonprofit, Open Access publisher empowering researchers to accelerate progress in science and medicine by leading a transformation in research communication. The Senior Software Engineer draws on a diversity of experience in software engineering, architecture, and lifecycle management to collaboratively design, build, and maintain modern cloud-native solutions to power the ongoing revolution in open science. A high level of motivation, independence and willingness to constantly learn and improve are necessary to be successful.This role sits within the Digital team and is part of a team of engineers within the software engineering function.ResponsibilitiesAs part of a cross-functional product team, contribute designs, code, tests, code reviews, and excellent judgment towards the development and continuous improvement of our digital platforms.Participate in agile ceremonies and evolving development practices of the team.Contribute to the overall platform architecture.Ensure new work is delivered in alignment with said architecture.Establish and support development processes.Provide stewardship of the long-term sustainability of our platform and actively manage platform health and technical debt.Knowledge and SkillsSignificant professional software engineering experience gained in a full stack environment, ideally with experience using Google Cloud, Python, React, Kubernetes, BigQuery, or similar modern technologies.Hands-on experience developing, shipping, operating, and/or maintain consumer and/or enterprise we applications.Demonstrated passion for delivering testable, instrumented, and reliable code.Strong track-record of using and improving agile software development and related design practices.Deep understanding and experience of at least one server-side language.Expertise in cloud native architectures.Expertise in data pipelines and event-driven architectures preferred.Expertise in machine learning and machine learning pipelines preferred.Solid foundation in secure coding practices.Solid understanding of client-side technology (CSS/HTML/JS)Experience with continuous delivery methods and technologies.Experience with using data to inform development decisions.Ability to collaborate with a variety of functions, personalities and cultures.Ability to actively listen, ask the right questions and see the underlying meaning in what’s being said and not said.Flexible and open minded. Energy and enthusiasm for learning.Problem solving in multiple domains. Resilient, proactive and creative.Ability to pick up new techniques and technologies quickly.Pragmatic while maintain an attention to detail.Self-directed and capable of working under minimal supervision. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related academic degrees and/or equivalent experience preferred alongside a strong background in software engineering.Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentProlonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer.Some national and international travel may be required.Some flexibility to work across time zones.Rare but occasional after hours (evening or weekend) work.The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is (US): $130,000 - $142,000 or (UK) £65,000- £73,000. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below.BENEFITS:US:401k with employer matchEmployee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leaveParental leaveBirthday and three winter holidays days offShort term and long term disability insurance2 days paid time off for volunteering per yearFully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office UK:Private medical insuranceLife assuranceIncome protection Personal accident insurancePension with up to 10% employer match25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leaveBirthday and three winter holidays days off2 days paid time off for volunteering per yearFully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home officeAbout PLOS Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers.We’re committed to equal opportunityWe’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad