Software Engineer (Js, Python)
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- Full-time
- United States
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About the role
About The Company
Pearson is a global leader in education and learning solutions, dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential through innovative educational products and services. As the world's lifelong learning company, Pearson believes that every learning opportunity presents a chance for personal growth and transformation. With a rich history of fostering educational excellence, Pearson continuously invests in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance learning experiences across diverse sectors. Committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity, Pearson strives to create a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equitable access to education worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming ideas from initial prototypes into production-ready solutions for our initial cohort of customers. You will play a pivotal role in developing comprehensive web applications and cloud-based services, leveraging modern technologies and AI-driven tools to expedite product development cycles. The ideal candidate will have a strong problem-solving mindset, capable of operating effectively in ambiguous environments, and translating complex customer needs into scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. This role offers a primarily remote working arrangement, with occasional travel to collaborate in person with colleagues and clients.
Qualifications
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. We actively encourage applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.
Pearson is a global leader in education and learning solutions, dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential through innovative educational products and services. As the world's lifelong learning company, Pearson believes that every learning opportunity presents a chance for personal growth and transformation. With a rich history of fostering educational excellence, Pearson continuously invests in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance learning experiences across diverse sectors. Committed to inclusivity and equal opportunity, Pearson strives to create a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes equitable access to education worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for transforming ideas from initial prototypes into production-ready solutions for our initial cohort of customers. You will play a pivotal role in developing comprehensive web applications and cloud-based services, leveraging modern technologies and AI-driven tools to expedite product development cycles. The ideal candidate will have a strong problem-solving mindset, capable of operating effectively in ambiguous environments, and translating complex customer needs into scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions. This role offers a primarily remote working arrangement, with occasional travel to collaborate in person with colleagues and clients.
Qualifications
- 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of deploying full-stack web applications.
- Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Next.js.
- Experience with UI frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Material-UI and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2).
- Strong backend development skills, including API design, RESTful services, and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience with service frameworks (.NET, Node.js, Python), API styles (REST, GraphQL), and databases (DynamoDB, SQL, MongoDB, Redis).
- Proficiency in AWS cloud services, including deploying, monitoring, and managing serverless and containerized workloads.
- Experience with microservices architecture, API-first design, and service orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Experience in building AI-enabled features, especially retrieval-based grounding approaches like RAG.
- Strong understanding of software quality practices, including testing strategies, observability, and incident management.
- Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
- Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end product experiences, from initial concept to production release and ongoing iteration.
- Rapidly prototype new ideas, validate their feasibility, and transition successful prototypes into scalable, secure production services.
- Develop AI-powered features focusing on retrieval, context shaping, and personalization, ensuring safety, privacy, and performance standards.
- Create and maintain API-first, versioned REST microservices that reliably expose domain capabilities across various experiences.
- Leverage AI agents and modern developer tools to accelerate development workflows, including code scaffolding, testing, and debugging.
- Document architecture decisions, API specifications, and operational procedures to establish engineering clarity and alignment.
- Implement pragmatic software quality practices such as code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and performance tuning.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, research, data science, and customer teams to translate requirements into functional software solutions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and privacy standards throughout the development lifecycle.
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, including security testing and risk assessment, to ensure robust product delivery.
- Integrate telemetry and monitoring tools to gather insights on performance, reliability, and user engagement.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support project and organizational goals.
- Competitive salary within the range of $140,000 to $180,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible remote working environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
- Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values innovation and collaboration.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class. We actively encourage applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.