Software Engineer III

Pearson; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Software Engineer to drive full-stack development for a new web platform, using a modern stack including Go, TypeScript, Vue.js and AWS. The role emphasizes rapid learning, ownership of features, and strong collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in full-stack development, familiarity with data science tools (R) and LLM-driven development, and a track record of delivering robust software following best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline, or equivalent on-the-job training.
• 3-5 years relevant full-stack software development experience.
• Experience with highly available, highly concurrent cloud-based Web applications.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and new domains (R, data science, agentic AI cloud applications).
• Experience following industry best practices for development, maintenance and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a new web application stack.
• Leverage and refine LLM-codegen processes to balance agility and quality.
• Develop and leverage agent-driven AI architectures.
• Work with customers and adapt tools to their needs.
• Develop psychometrics and data science-focused tools in R.
• Operate, extend and create cloud-based solutions in AWS.
• Develop and maintain code using best practices for maintainability, performance, security, and verifiability.

Skills

Agile experience

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline

Tools

Go

TypeScript

Vue.js

PrimeVue

D3

AWS

Postgres

R

GitHub CI/CD

Job description

Software Engineer - AbigailDescriptionThis Software Engineer position is responsible for analysis, design, implementation, unit testing, and quality engineering to produce and maintain high-quality software solutions. This is an opportunity to develop a new platform, using a new technology stack and new processes, from the early stages. This is a role that requires rapid learning of new tools and technologies: new languages, new domains (data science, collaboration with psychometrics), and new processes (LLM codegen, agentic AI development). The ideal engineer is willing to take high-level ownership of functionality, filling in the gaps and eliciting requirements without fully relying on a business analyst, and executing quality processes without fully relying on a QA engineer. The ideal candidate is willing to adapt to and adopt new ways of working, excited about new challenges, and able to show past work and successes that relate to the role. You will:Develop and support a new web application stackLeverage and refine LLM-codegen processes to balance agility and qualityDevelop and leverage agent-driven AI architecturesWork closely with customers and adapt tools to their needsDevelop psychometrics and data science-focused tools in ROperate, extend and create cloud-based solutions in AWSDevelop and maintain code using best practices for maintainability, performance, security, and verifiabilityPossess the ability to quickly learn new processes, tools, and business domainsWork with engineering leadership to deliver timely, robust software adhering to best practices.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline, or equivalent on-the-job training
• A willingness to learn new technologies and new domains (R, data science, agentic AI cloud applications)
• 3-5 years relevant full-stack software development experience
• Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software, following industry best practices
• Experience with highly available, highly concurrent cloud-based Web applications
• Some background in statistics is not required but is a big plus

Current Tech Stack

• AWS hosted applications
• Go, Postgres, TypeScript, Vue.js, PrimeVue, D3
• R and R data science libraries
• Github and Github-driven CI/CD
• Heavily LLM-driven development

Desired Experience

• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
• Able to think technically and analytically
• Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
• Must assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience and provide solution alternatives and recommendations
• Must have strong time management skills - including the ability to work well under pressure, plan, set priorities, adapt to change, and meet established timelines
• Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work and excel within a team

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: The full-time salary range for this position is between $100,000 - $130,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered ishere.Applications will be taken until 11/2.#LI-EB1