Software Engineer III

Pearson; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Software Engineer III to design, build, and maintain scalable software using .NET as the core stack and React as the frontend. The role involves leveraging AWS and Azure, containerization with Docker, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities include API development, UI integration, performance optimisation, and adherence to Agile practices. Hybrid work in India with 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in .NET and backend development.
• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and system integration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Build and support user interfaces with React, integrating with backend systems.
• Leverage AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker to deliver cloud-native, containerised solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Analyse and optimise application performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to software quality through testing, code reviews, and lifecycle management.

Skills

DotNET backend

React

JavaScript frameworks

Software design principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous learning

Tools

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Role: Software Engineer III (.NET/React/Azure/AWS)

Location: Bangalore or Chennai - Hybrid (3 days in office per week)

About Pearson:

About UK Assessment & Qualifications

We are the UK's largest awarding body and we are regulated by Ofqual (England), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). We offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel and BTEC. In 2025, we issued 6.5 million grades to candidates worldwide.

About the job

As a Software Engineer III, you will design, build, and maintain robust software solutions using .NET as your primary technology and React as your secondary focus. You’ll leverage cloud platforms and containerization tools to deliver scalable, high‑quality products. Your work will directly impact the reliability, performance, and user experience of our digital offerings, supporting learners and educators worldwide.

About you

We’d expect that you can demonstrate delivery of several business‑critical projects as a full‑stack developer, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Build and support user interfaces with React, integrating seamlessly with backend systems.
• Leverage AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker to deliver cloud‑native, containerised solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Analyse and optimise application performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to software quality through thorough testing, code reviews, and lifecycle management.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in .NET and backend development.
• Experience with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and system integration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical, innovative solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience developing shared libraries or reusable components is a plus.
• Familiarity with backend integration, cloud platforms, and containerisation.

Job Location and Hours

The role is aligned to our Bangalore or Chennai offices in India, working a 45 hour week. All our roles are hybrid working; our current policy requires our team to work from their base office 3 times per week.

For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise 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, colour, 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 [e-mail].

Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 25954