Senior Software Engineer: Architect & Scale Complex Systems

Pearson

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for ExamDeveloper in the United States. You will lead design and delivery of complex distributed systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps to ensure secure, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include architecture decisions, performance optimization, and driving development practices across teams leveraging Angular, Kubernetes, SQL Server, and AI-assisted tools. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of professional software development experience.
Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of complex, distributed systems.
Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship within Agile engineering teams.
Experience designing and operating within cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation for complex software components, services, and platforms.
Drive technical decision-making for major features and engineering initiatives.
Influence software architecture, design patterns, and engineering standards within your domain.
Lead technical design sessions and contribute to architectural discussions with Product Architects.
Mentor and coach engineers through design reviews, code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.