Senior Web Engineer (Node/React/GraphQL) – Hybrid

Pearson

Hoboken (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Software Engineer III to build scalable, accessible, and high-performing web apps using Node.js, GoLang, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL. AWS AppSync/Lambda and AI-powered IDEs are part of the stack.

You will work in an agile team, implement secure solutions, optimize performance, and ensure WCAG accessibility. The role aligns with Senior Software Engineer and Backend Engineer III titles, and offers a hybrid workplace with a compensation range reflecting market norms in

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years hands-on development experience.
Strong expertise in Node.js, React and TypeScript.
Experience with AWS services, especially AppSync/Lambda.
Strong GraphQL knowledge for API development and integration.
Experience with AI-powered IDEs such as Cursor.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
GIT for version control and collaborative workflows.
Understanding of performance optimization and front-end best practices.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless technologies.
Experience implementing accessibility standards (WCAG/ARIA).
Ability to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance frontend applications using Node, TypeScript and React.
Develop and integrate composition layer APIs using GraphQL and AWS AppSync.
Work on Node.js modules to build the composition layer component.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
Ensure best practices in CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration.
Implement secure and scalable solutions leveraging AWS services.
Maintain code quality using Git.
Troubleshoot and debug applications as needed.
Work in an agile team environment and participate in code reviews.
Ensure web applications are accessible and compliant with WCAG/ARIA.