Software Engineer III

Overview

Our Technology teams use contemporary technologies to develop products and systems that support science and health. We provide customers with robust digital solutions that aid in researching significant global issues. Our culture emphasizes efficient DevOps practices, focusing on speed, agility, cost efficiency, and high quality.

Reaxys is a comprehensive and powerful cloud hosted and deep-tech data searching tool that is used by thousands of chemists, researchers and students throughout the world to retrieve chemistry patents, chemical reactions, substance data and other related chemistry information using a highly performant chemical structure search engine. Supported by continuous updates and robust taxonomies, Reaxys can be searched using natural language, drawn chemical structures, formulas, physical property parameters, and more. Trusted for over 30 years by large pharma, innovative startups, large tech, private and public sector research hubs and universities alike, Reaxys is a partner to the pharma, medicinal chemistry and chemical industries. 

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer with a strong Java background to join our Reaxys engineering team. You will contribute to the development of scalable, distributed systems powering our chemistry data platform. You will work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues across continents, and leveraging the latest AI-powered development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (preferably Java 21+).
• Build and deploy distributed systems on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Take ownership of technical initiatives, proof-of-concepts, or research efforts, and communicate findings to the team.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and architecture teams.
• Participate in technical reviews, incident resolution, and process improvements.
• Embrace and effectively use AI coding agents (e.g., Amazon Q, GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity.
  
  

• Master's or equivalent degree in Computer Science or allied fields
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on backend Java development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions), application security tools, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting technical ideas or research.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including debugging and production issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills in English.
  
  

• Experience leading small initiatives or working independently.
• Participation in technical communities, meetups, or internal presentations.
• Experience in complex, data-heavy domains, ideally scientific or chemical fields.
  
  

We promote a healthy work-life balance across the organization. We offer numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You

We understand that your well-being and happiness are essential to a successful career. Here are some benefits we offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Group Accident Insurance.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical Screening.
• Modern Family Benefits including maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards.
• Celebratory New Baby Gift.
• Subsidized Meals (location-specific).
• Various Paid Time Off options including Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport for home-office-home commutes (location-specific).
  
  

We are a global leader in information and analytics, assisting researchers and healthcare professionals in advancing science and improving health outcomes. We combine quality information and extensive data sets with analytics to support science and research, health education, and interactive learning. At our company, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and fostering a sustainable future. We utilize innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world.