Senior Software Developer

Pearson; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Fullstack Developer to join their Innovation and Technology Enablement team. This role involves developing cutting-edge assessment technology platforms and requires expertise in various programming languages and agile methodologies. Candidates should thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment and be passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a full-stack engineer with various technologies.
• Software development experience creating SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing.
• Work closely with QA and other teams to release high-quality software.

Skills

Go

Javascript

Typescript

VueJS

Python

Postgres

MongoDB

Agile

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science

Bachelor degree in MIS

Tools

GIT

AWS

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Software Fullstack Developer

Division: Assessment & Qualifications

Location: US - Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

About Pearson

Learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. In an era where AI is moving at a breathtaking pace and where there is huge demand for new talent with new skills, the world needs learning more than ever before.

Whether it’s upskilling in the workplace, developing a team, getting ahead in school, making the grade at university, or learning a new language, millions of people around the world trust Pearson products and services to help them realize the life they imagine through learning.

We hold learners, educators, and enterprises at the heart of our thinking. Our five interconnected business divisions work together to meet people’s evolving learning needs. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in the moments that matter throughout their lives.

The Team

This requisition is part of the Innovation and Technology Enablement team which develops innovative assessment technology platforms. One of the team’s primary responsibilities is supporting a number of technology platforms that deliver exams to test takers, score and report results. We are now building our next-generation assessment platform, a multi-year project with enormous strategic value, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and processes. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of this critical project.

We are building a brand-new team of Senior Software Developers who thrive on developing cutting-edge applications, with a passion for innovation and pride in producing excellent user experiences. Our work environment is collaborative, casual, flexible, agile, and results-driven. Since the business provides a mission-critical service to a demanding set of clients, high-quality performance is required to meet customer expectations.

The Senior Full Stack Engineer Will

Be responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing to produce high-quality code for a project team responsible for supporting a number of cutting-edge assessment technology platforms. They will use industry best practices while working in a team of high-performing professionals. They are also responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical applications as necessary.

• Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices
• Analyze & Design - Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer's requirements. Use tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements
• Review - Participate in requirements, design, and code reviews
• Test & Deployment - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, configuration management, end users) to release high-quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests
• Quality/process improvement - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence

Required Experience

• Experience as a full-stack engineer with Go, Javascript/Typescript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, MongoDB
• Experience with Cloud AWS hosted applications
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
• Software development experience creating SaaS applications
• Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices
• Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web-based applications
• Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools
• Experience working in an agile environment

Desirable Experience

• Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
• Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains, and technical applications
• Able to think technically and analytically
• Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
• Must assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience, and provide solution alternatives and recommendations
• Must have strong time management skills - including the ability to work well under pressure, plan, set priorities, adapt to change, and meet established timelines
• Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a team

Experience with some or all of the following is considered a bonus:

• IMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)
• IMS QTI (Question & Test Interoperability)
• IMS OneRoster
• Common K-12 reporting frameworks such as Ed-fi and Caliper

The full-time salary range for this position is between $125,000 - $150,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

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 [e-mail].

Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 18587