Senior Software Engineer III: Lead, Architect & Mentor

Pearson; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson, a global learning company, is seeking a senior software engineer to lead end-to-end design and delivery of complex features. You will work across Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL to build scalable cloud-native web applications.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and prudent use of AI tools to improve productivity while maintaining code quality and security. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL.
• Strong hands-on background in architecture, system design, and scalability.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and working across multiple codebases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, well-scoped features and systems end to end
• Write clear, maintainable, well-tested code and reduce complexity by simplifying services, improving patterns, and paying down technical debt
• Mentor junior engineers and level up the team through code reviews, feedback, and knowledge sharing
• Evolve the platform to support new services and capabilities, including work across adjacent codebases and domains
• Partner with external vendors and stakeholders across Product and Customer Success to turn requirements into sound technical solutions
• Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging
• Follow and promote best practices for secure, scalable, cloud-native web application development

Skills

Distributed systems

Code reviews

Mentoring

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Ruby on Rails

React

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Pearson, a global learning company, is seeking a senior software engineer to lead end-to-end design and delivery of complex features. You will work across Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL to build scalable cloud-native web applications.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and prudent use of AI tools to improve productivity while maintaining code quality and security. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and equal opportunity employment.