Associate Software Engineer at Wiley

Iași, , Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

14108.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, GraphQL, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Git, Docker, Jest, Vitest, Playwright, Asynchronous Programming, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Event-driven Architecture

Industry

Book and Periodical Publishing

Description

Job Description: 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 hiring an Associate JavaScript Engineer to join the Phenom Screening team within the Research Exchange platform. This is an entry-level engineering role designed for individuals with at least 1 year of experience who are looking to build strong foundations in modern software engineering. In this role, you will contribute to both frontend and backend development using JavaScript and TypeScript, working within a distributed, event-driven architecture. You will collaborate with experienced engineers through mentoring and pairing sessions, gaining exposure to React (UI), Node.js (services), testing practices, and production systems. This role offers an opportunity to grow into feature ownership, develop engineering best practices, and contribute to platforms that support academic manuscript screening and research workflows. Key Responsibilities Follow established coding standards and engineering best practices to produce clean, maintainable code Develop and enhance features using JavaScript and TypeScript Contribute to backend services built with Node.js, including REST and GraphQL APIs for processing manuscript data Design and improve React-based user interfaces for internal tools and dashboards Support integration with external services and APIs under the guidance of senior engineers Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to continuously improve code quality Collaborate effectively with engineers across product and platform teams to deliver high-quality solutions Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 1+ years of experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript Basic understanding of web development fundamentals and asynchronous programming Exposure to APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) Experience writing automated tests (unit or integration) Familiarity with Git and version control workflows Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn Preferred Qualifications Experience with React or similar frontend frameworks Familiarity with Node.js, Express, or backend development Exposure to microservices or event-driven architectures Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) or containerization (Docker) Understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL Personal or open-source projects demonstrating coding ability Event streaming or messaging (e.g., Kafka, SNS/SQS) Search technologies (e.g., OpenSearch) Cloud services (e.g., AWS – EKS, RDS, S3) Technical Stack: Programming: JavaScript, TypeScript Frontend: React 18 Backend: Node.js, Express, GraphQL Testing: Jest, Vitest, Playwright Tools: Git, Docker, ESLint, Prettier, Yarn/Nx Databases: PostgreSQL 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. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. 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. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered. Salary Range: 9,192 RON to 14,108 RON #LI-AH1 If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. We're a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation and growth. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Applicants who have any questions about the job application process may contact Talent Acquisition Support for assistance.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance frontend and backend features using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js within an event-driven architecture. Collaborate with senior engineers to build React-based interfaces and maintain high code quality through testing and code reviews.