Public Library of Science

Role Description 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. PLOS 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. Responsibilities - As 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. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related academic degrees and/or equivalent experience preferred alongside a strong background in software engineering. Requirements - Significant 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 maintaining consumer and/or enterprise web 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 maintaining attention to detail. - Self-directed and capable of working under minimal supervision. Benefits - US: - 401k with employer match - Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid) - Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave - Parental leave - Birthday and three winter holidays days off - Short term and long term disability insurance - 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year - Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office - UK: - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Income protection - Personal accident insurance - Pension with up to 10% employer match - 25 days holidays, market competitive Maternity and Paternity leave - Birthday and three winter holidays days off - 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year - Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA. In the US, this is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America Role Summary 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. This role is responsible for recruiting and assessing research manuscripts, partnering with the Editorial Board of Academic Editors, handling peer review and commissioning articles for our Magazine section. Responsibilities - Handling research manuscripts submitted to the journal - Commissioning articles for the Front section - Undertaking lab visits and travelling to conferences to represent the journal and PLOS, and to recruit high-quality submissions to the journal - Participating in writing of editorials, blog posts and other related materials - Participating in the daily running of the journal, including all editorial projects and initiatives aligned with the goals of the journal Knowledge and Skills - Experience in a research environment, publishing, or other relevent industry. - Experience in cross- collaboration and ability to manage projects - Ability to understand and assess research on a broad range of topics within the medical sciences. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - A keen eye for detail - Outstanding time-management and organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively, with teams across two continents, and deliver against firm deadlines. - A passion for science, scientific communication and open access. - Previous editorial experience in assessing research manuscripts and handling manuscripts through peer review is desired, but not required. Qualifications - A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject area required Physical Requirements and Work Environment - Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer - Some national and international travel will be required - Some flexibility to work across time zones The base salary range we’ve established for these positions is $67,000 - $73,500. PLOS also offers a comprehensive benefits package summarized below. BENEFITS: US: - 401k with employer match - Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid) - Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave - Parental leave - Birthday and three winter holidays days off - Short term and long term disability insurance - 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year - Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office  About 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 opportunity We’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.  Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our colleagues because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.  Visit plos.org/careers to learn more. To learn more about how PLOS protects your privacy, see our Employee Privacy Notice.