Backend Python Engineer: Api Design, Docker & Cloud Devops

Proeduca; Pozuelo de Alarcón; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is hiring a Senior Software Developer to help design and deliver AI-enabled backend services for digital learning products. You will work autonomously in a fast-moving environment, collaborating with product and data science teams to deploy scalable microservices and secure, compliant solutions.

The role emphasizes feature development, documentation, and mentoring in a hybrid setup with offices in Madrid or Poznań, Poland, and remote collaboration as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or related field.
• Proven software engineering fundamentals and modern practices.
• Experience with Python and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend components for digital products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define objectives and timelines.
• Lead projects and promote backend best practices.
• Architect scalable services and APIs with AI integration.
• Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and mentor junior engineers.
• Champion continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Guide the software development lifecycle with DevOps and DDD practices.
• Ensure security and compliance with relevant teams.

Skills

Python

Cloud environments

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

DevOps

English communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Senior Software Developer.
At Pearson, we're transforming the way millions of learners develop English language skills around the world. As part of our English Language Learning division, you'll join an international AI organization working on one of our most strategic digital products. You'll help design and deliver intelligent, scalable solutions that bring AI capabilities into real-world learning experiences.
This position requires an experienced and highly competent software engineer with proven expertise integrating AI and LLM‑based capabilities into real-world products.
We are looking for a highly autonomous professional who can drive work independently, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of delivering high‑quality solutions.
Work distribution is strongly weighted toward new feature development, with minimal maintenance needs given the product's early lifecycle. Documentation and collaboration remain essential parts of the role.

What you'll do

• Partner with product owners to design, implement, and maintain backend components for digital products.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to define objectives, requirements, and timelines.
• Lead projects and advocate for backend best practices, supporting strategic and innovation initiatives.
• Architect scalable backend services and APIs, including AI integration and deployment of microservices.
• Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Maintain technical documentation and mentor junior engineers.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Lead and influence the software development lifecycle, adhering to best practices like DevOps, Clean Code, and DDD.
• Ensure security and compliance, working closely with relevant teams.
• Stay updated on industry trends and recommend processes or technical improvements.

What we're looking for

• Highly autonomous engineer comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software engineering principles, development processes, technologies, extreme development methodologies and practices and industry trends for Development and QA.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python.
• Proficiency in at least one of the modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proficiency in best practices for software engineering (code review, multi-stage testing, CI/CD).
• Experience with scalable development (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Some experience with data processing (building pipelines, data versioning).
• Working experience in Agile practices, product and project management principles.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
• Experience with working in a diverse, remote, asynchronous team.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Location & Work Setup

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Poland or Spain, with collaboration from our Poznań or Madrid office.
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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.

Salary & Benefits

Full-time position in Poland or Spain. Hybrid in Poznań or Madrid office.

Application Deadline

Open to applications until further notice.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.