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Principal Software Engineer (Java)

John Wiley & Sons

John Wiley & Sons

Software Engineering
Iași, Romania
Posted on Nov 1, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer

Location:

Iasi, ROU

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

We're growing fast and looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Come join us and make an impact on how Authors worldwide submit their research for groundbreaking discoveries in science. We are looking for a principal software engineer, but more than the number of years of experience, we are looking for the right skills and attitude.

How You Will Make An Impact:

  • Architect, design, develop and maintain key systems and features.
  • Help the Software quality assurance team as part of the Scrum team to deliver high-quality releases on time.
  • Learn and follow Agile Scrum methodology for software development and participate in Scrum ceremonies.
  • Deploy Microservices in our Staging and Production environments.
  • Build and maintain Microservices that power our platform.
  • Troubleshoot issues in systems under test and production environments.

What We Look For:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Strong organizational skills and oral/written communication skills in English
  • Team leading skills
  • Strong fundamentals in Java language
  • Hands-on experience using Spring boot
  • Understanding browser layout engine, HTTP protocols
  • Good JavaScript knowledge and working knowledge of at least one JavaScript framework eg. React, VueJs or Angular
  • Familiarity with writing unit tests such as JUnit, Mockito, etc.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and Web services is a plus. Experience with JMS.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git is required and hands-on experience in Linux Operating systems is desirable.
  • Object-oriented software analysis and good analytical skills.
  • A good understanding of relational databases.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Github Actions, AWS Cloud is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Postgresql is a plus.
  • Experience in Monitoring Platforms like dynatrace, new relic, etc. is a plus.
  • Team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and has a positive attitude to learn new things.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to balance and prioritize activities to ensure critical items are completed.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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