Senior Software Engineer — Cloud-Native & AI-Driven Leader

Pearson

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for ExamDeveloper in the United States. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex software components and platforms, working with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, influence architecture, and drive engineering standards. This role emphasizes security, reliability, and performance in a cloud-native environment, with opportunities to shape the development platform and tooling.

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.
Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, reliability concerns, and operational risk.