Military Derivatives Stream-Aligned Software Engineer

Bright Horizons; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and deliver backend components for digital learning products. You will work on AI-enabled features and scalable services in a hybrid setup, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Madrid or Poznań.

A strong emphasis on DevOps, Clean Code, and modern architectures is expected. The role requires autonomous work, ownership of features, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Hands-on Python development experience.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes; CI/CD practices.
• Strong English communication and collaboration in distributed teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product/project management principles.
• Experience integrating AI/LLMs into software products.
• Ability to mentor juniors and document technical work.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product owners to design, implement, and maintain backend components.
• Architect scalable services and APIs with AI integrations.
• Lead projects and promote backend best practices.
• Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure reliability.
• Maintain technical documentation and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to meet timelines.
• Adhere to DevOps, Clean Code, and DDD principles; ensure security.
• Stay updated with industry trends and propose improvements.

Skills

Python

Cloud platforms

Agile practices

English proficiency

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Madrid Pearson

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

• 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 Set Up

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

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