Software Engineer III

Pearson; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology company in Chennai is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to build and scale modern web platforms using React, Next.js, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software development experience and strong skills in JavaScript, microservices, and APIs. This role includes building full-stack applications and collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality, secure applications are delivered. Candidates interested in technology and innovation are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and SSR.

Responsibilities

• Build full-stack applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Develop scalable microservices and APIs.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and Architecture teams.

Skills

React

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Microservices

APIs

SSR

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer III (Full Stack – React, Next.js, and Node.js)

About Us

We are the world’s leading learning company with 24,000+ employees in 70 countries, delivering innovative digital learning platforms at global scale. Our teams build cloud‑native, API‑first platforms using modern technologies to create fast, secure, and scalable experiences.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Full‑Stack Engineer to help build and scale modern web platforms. You’ll work across frontend and backend systems, create reusable frameworks, and influence architecture while enabling teams to deliver high‑quality, secure applications faster.

What You’ll Do

• Build full‑stack applications using React, Next.js, and Node.js
• Develop scalable microservices and APIs
• Create reusable frameworks, libraries, and tooling
• Implement SSR for performance and SEO
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability
• Drive frontend & backend architecture standards
• Review code and mentor junior engineers
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and Architecture teams
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and best practices

What You Bring

• 7+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience with React, Next.js, Node.js
• Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and SSR
• Solid understanding of system design and architecture
• Experience with testing, performance, and debugging
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Java / Spring Boot
• AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, EC2, RDS)
• Docker, Kubernetes
• GraphQL
• eCommerce or storefront experience
• Agile development experience

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