Senior Software Developer

1 Month ago • All levels • Programming

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Software Developer will be responsible for customizing and integrating China-specific solutions into global platforms, bridging local user needs with the worldwide digital ecosystem. This role involves collaborating with China-based solution architects, developing localized features and APIs, supporting frontend and API integrations, acting as a technical liaison, troubleshooting, and ensuring seamless integration between local features and global APIs. This position is based in Shanghai and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and global engineering partners. The role offers opportunities to work on impactful products, contribute to strategic growth in China, and enjoy a flexible hybrid working model.
Must have:
  • Experience in Java, Kotlin, or Scala development.
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Perks:
  • Be part of an international team with a mission to advance global research.
  • Work on meaningful products that impact millions of researchers worldwide.
  • Contribute to strategic growth in China.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a culture of continuous learning.

Job Details

Job Title:    Senior Software Developer

Location:   Shanghai, China

About the Springer Nature

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About the Role

Springer Nature publishes more than 3,000 peer-reviewed journals and books across all areas of science. China is our fastest-growing market, and the China Tech Hub is central to our strategy for supporting local researchers and advancing scientific progress in the region.

Our mission is to provide high-quality products and services that enhance the experience of researchers—from initial engagement through to publication—while ensuring alignment with local regulations and cultural nuances.

We prioritize customer-centric design, collaborative development, and continuous innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. You'll be part of a diverse and supportive team that shares knowledge openly and is committed to building inclusive, high-impact products for the global research community.

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.

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 and qualifications:

  • Has several years of hands-on experience developing software in Java, Kotlin, or Scala.
  • 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.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of an international team with a mission to advance global research.
  • Work on meaningful products that impact millions of researchers worldwide.
  • Contribute to strategic growth in China, a key market for Springer Nature.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and a culture of continuous learning.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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