Job Title: Senior Software Developer (Full Stack)
Location: Shanghai, China
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
About SN Digital
Over the past few years, Springer Nature has grown rapidly with SN Technology and SN Digital being a key contributor to our business goals. SN Digital is structured in Domains aligned with the business, with the aim to address scalability issues by uniting teams with a similar goal or focus to work together.
Domains operate as a “network of teams” with a high degree of empowerment, strong communication, and rapid information flow. Teams within the Domain still have the same autonomy and responsibilities but are part of a wider ‘network of teams with a shared responsibility to collaborate and pull in the same direction. The team is not only working towards the betterment of the team’s products or services, but in doing so they are also working towards achieving the goals of the Domain.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our growing China Tech Hub. You will play a key role in customizing and integrating China-specific solutions into our global platforms, helping bridge local user needs with our worldwide digital ecosystem.
Based in our Shanghai office, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across China and Europe, and be part of a global developer community spanning China, India, Portugal, Germany, and the UK.
Role Responsibilities
You’ll contribute to building high-quality digital solutions tailored for the China market, while ensuring smooth integration with Springer Nature’s global platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with China-based solution architects to customize global repositories for China-specific needs.
- Developing localized features and façade APIs on top of global interfaces.
- Supporting frontend and API integrations for end-to-end delivery.
- Acting as a technical liaison between local teams in China and global engineering partners.
- Troubleshooting and triaging support cases for China-specific projects.
- Working with platform engineers to support deployment and maintenance of China solutions.
- Ensuring seamless integration between local features and global APIs.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- Has several years of hands-on experience developing software in Java, Kotlin, or Scala.
- A full stack developer who has stretched knowledge for those frontend development work. (e.g. HTML, CSS and WeChat MP development.)
- Enjoys mentoring junior developers and sharing your expertise.
- Thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams with collective ownership of products.
- Values quality and reliability, and is experienced with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Is comfortable with pair programming, trunk-based development, CI/CD, and agile practices.
- Embraces failure as a learning opportunity and believes in developer ownership of production systems.
- Is passionate about contributing to an inclusive work environment and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
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Skills Required
- Several years of hands-on experience developing software in Java, Kotlin, or Scala
- Full stack development knowledge including frontend technologies
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Comfort with CI/CD and Agile practices
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
