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We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer as a member of our engineering team to help us develop our flagship product, Connect. This person should be passionate about software development, with an engineering mindset, with excellent knowledge of computer science concepts and proven experience & expertise with (micro)services and web application development.

How you will make an impact:

• You’ll work in a Scrum team responsible for delivering features and enhancements for Connect, the main platform you’ll be working on.
• As a Software Developer, you will be responsible for:
• Delivering solid, maintainable software through strong development processes
• Collaborating with other teams on system-wide components such as platform tooling, common libraries, and integrations
• Acting as a technical ambassador for Atypon
• Championing the use of AI tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Cursor for daily development work

What we look for:

• Excellent knowledge of computer science concepts, with proven experience in (micro)services and web application development
• Solid understanding of Java fundamentals, such as OOP, data structures, and multithreading concepts
• Good understanding of Spring Boot fundamentals and its components, including REST API controllers and dependency injection
• Strong understanding of databases (e.g., SQL), including writing queries and interacting with databases
• Ability to design and consume REST APIs, handle validation and request/response flows, and understand different HTTP methods
• An added advantage if you have knowledge of security concepts such as JWT and authentication
• Good understanding of React components, including hooks, state and props management, routing, and basic CSS
• Fundamental understanding of Git and the ability to use version control effectively
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and values diverse perspectives
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies
• No computer science degree requirement we care about what you can do and how you do it, not how you got here. A strong track record of thoughtful, high-quality work speaks volumes.

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

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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