Senior Software Engineer: Lead Features, Scale & AI Tools

Pearson; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a senior software engineer to lead end-to-end design and delivery of complex features. You will write clean, tested code, reduce system complexity, and mentor junior engineers while expanding the platform across domains.

Collaboration with Product, Customer Success, and external vendors will be key as you turn requirements into scalable, secure solutions. You will work with a modern stack including Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL, and leverage AI tools to enhance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL.
• Proven track record of high-impact technical decisions and shipping well-tested code.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in software architecture, system design, and scalability.

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 and paying down debt.
• Mentor junior engineers and level up the team through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Evolve the platform to support new services across adjacent codebases and domains.
• Partner with external vendors and stakeholders to turn requirements into sound technical solutions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging.
• Follow best practices for secure, scalable, cloud-native web application development.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Event-driven design

Tools

Ruby on Rails

React

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Pearson is seeking a senior software engineer to lead end-to-end design and delivery of complex features. You will write clean, tested code, reduce system complexity, and mentor junior engineers while expanding the platform across domains.

Collaboration with Product, Customer Success, and external vendors will be key as you turn requirements into scalable, secure solutions. You will work with a modern stack including Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL, and leverage AI tools to enhance