Senior Software Engineer

**Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack** **About the Role** We are seeking a highly skilled, hands‑on **Senior Full Stack Engineer** to design, build, and scale modern web applications. In this role, you will work on cloud‑native, microservices‑based systems and contribute across the full technology stack—from intuitive, high‑performance user interfaces to secure, scalable backend services. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and delivering solutions that impact millions of learners worldwide. **Key Responsibilities** + Design and own end‑to‑end application and module architectures. + Build **performant** **, responsive, and accessible front‑end applications** for web and mobile. + Design, develop, and maintain **RESTful APIs and backend services** . + Implement and optimize **microservices and event‑driven architectures** . + Work closely with **CI/CD pipelines** , automated testing, and continuous deployment. + Lead parallel implementations and act as a **Subject Matter Expert (SME)** for system integrations. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. + Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross‑functional engineering teams. + Actively participate in **Agile / Scrum** ceremonies and technical discussions. + Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best engineering practices. **Required Qualifications** + **6+ years** of experience in application development. + **3+ years** of hands‑on full‑stack development experience. + Strong expertise in **either** of the following stacks: Backend experience with **Java + Spring Boot OR Python OR Node.js, Express.js** **(Java ecosystem:** Java 8+, Spring 5+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring WebFlux, Spring Security, Spring Data) + Frontend experience with **React + Redux** or **Vue.js** . + Solid understanding of **Microservices, Micro Frontends, and Event‑Based Architectures** . + Experience building **responsive UIs** for desktop and mobile devices. + Strong experience with **TDD** and continuous deployment models. + Hands‑on experience with **AWS cloud services** . + Strong understanding of **Relational databases** (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and **NoSQL databases** (MongoDB, DynamoDB). + Proven experience with **web application performance engineering** . + Experience designing, implementing, and managing **REST APIs** . + Experience integrating with **LLMs** , web MCP servers, and AI services. + Familiarity with **prompt engineering** and AI‑assisted development tools such as **Cursor or GitHub Copilot** . + Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers. + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working in the **EdTech domain** . + Experience deploying **AI‑powered web applications** (chatbots, virtual assistants, AI tools) in production. + Exposure to or experience with **Agentic SDLC** practices. **About Pearson** Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, committed to helping people realize the life they imagine through education. With a strong focus on digital innovation, data, and AI‑driven learning platforms, Pearson creates products and services that support learners at every stage—from education to professional skills development. At Pearson, technology plays a critical role in transforming how people learn, and engineers are empowered to build scalable, impactful solutions that reach millions of users globally. **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Engineering **Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY **Organization:** Corporate Strategy & Technology **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 23239