Lead Software Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Platform Services Team in Ann Arbor, MI. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and testing phases of the software development life cycle. You will be participating as a team member on various engineering projects and may lead small projects. If you prefer backend development paired with solving problems, writing microservices, dealing with large-scale data manipulations and cloud deployments, then this is the role for you! About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishmentsBachelor’s degree or higher in related field or equivalent years of relevant, professional experience At least 5 years of experience writing backend code in Java At least 5 years of experience working with relational databases, especially SQL databases   It would be great if you also had . . . Experience with Python programming language Familiarity with AWS-based cloud computing technologies and concepts Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Gradle, GitHubWhat will you be doing in this role? Implementing Java-based web services based on the needs of client applications.Working with the database team for all data retrievals and updates from our services.  Transitioning our service architecture from on premises servers to AWS.Manually testing, and building unit tests, for all the services you create or modify.Responding to inquiries regarding the function and design of our services and attend scrum team meetings.Suggest alternative methodologies or techniques to achieving desired results.Document our services for other developers that use them and provide technical training to other team members.Review and revise new procedures as needed for the continuing development of high-quality software.About the TeamJoin our Platform Services team! We’re a close group of 12 people reporting into the Director, Software Engineering. This team focuses solely on backend development for the PQ Platform. Hours of WorkFull time, permanent Hybrid working model Must live in a commutable distance to our Ann Arbor, MI office Clarivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Minorities/Women/Disabled