Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice. We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all.

In Short

• This position is fully remote/home based.
• Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the UK.
• This is a 12 month fixed-term contract.
• The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain cloud-native solutions.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of digital platforms.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and development practices.
• Ensure alignment with platform architecture.
• Manage platform health and technical debt.
• Significant experience in a full-stack environment is required.
• Experience with modern technologies like Google Cloud, Python, and React is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• Significant professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with web applications.
• Strong understanding of agile software development practices.
• Expertise in cloud-native architectures and data pipelines.
• Solid foundation in secure coding practices.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Flexible and open-minded with a passion for learning.
• Problem-solving skills in multiple domains.
• Self-directed and capable of working under minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 401k with employer match (US).
• Employee sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance (US).
• Paid vacation and public holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Fully remote work environment with home office stipend.
• Private medical insurance (UK).
• Pension with up to 10% employer match (UK).
• 25 days holidays (UK).
• Market competitive maternity and paternity leave (UK).
• 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year.