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Pearson is hiring a Senior Software Developer. The role involves developing new features for Pearson's Q-global product and migrating the current platform to a new version with high strategic value. The position requires collaboration with a distributed team to ensure high-quality performance, meeting customer expectations through implementing, analyzing, designing, testing, and improving software products.

Highlights

Responsible for developing and migrating Q-global platform features.
Requires proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Experience with AWS cloud-hosted applications needed.
Requires 5 to 10 years of relevant experience and a BS in Computer Science or related field.
Involves analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing.
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and version control systems such as GIT.
Highly prefers experience with Data Science using Python and AI solutions using AWS Bedrock.
Engage in agile project management and development methodologies.

Senior Software Developer Full Description

Senior Software Developer

San Antonio, TX

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job: TECHNOLOGY
Schedule: FULL_TIME

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Full Stack Software Engineer for Pearson’s Q-global product. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing new features for Q-global and migrating the current platform to it's new version. This is a multi-year project with enormous strategic value and high revenue growth.

You will work with a distributed development team spread across the US, Europe and Asia. Our work environment is collaborative, casual, flexible, agile and results driven. Since the business provides a mission-critical service to a demanding set of clients, high-quality performance is required to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will:

Be responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing to produce high-quality code for a project team responsible for supporting a number of cutting-edge assessment technology platforms. They will use industry best practices while working in a team of high-performing professionals.

Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices
Analyze & Design - Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer's requirements. Use tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements
Review - Participate in requirements, design and code reviews
Test & Deployment - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, configuration management, end users) to release high-quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests
Quality/process improvement - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence

Required Experience:

Experience as a full stack engineer with Java, Spring Framework, Angular Framework, Javascript/Typescript, HTML, CSS , Postgres, MongoDB
Experience with Cloud AWS-hosted applications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
Software development experience creating SaaS applications
Experience with the development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices
Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web-based applications
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
Experience working in an agile environment

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
5 to 10 years of relevant project experience.

Desirable Experience:

Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
Able to think technically and analytically
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
Must assimilate information, distil 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
Ability to work within a team
Experience with Data Science using Python highly preferred
Experience building AI solutions using AWS Bedrock highly preferred

This is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be onsite at Pearson's San Antonio office three days a week

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Original Job Description

Senior Software Developer

San Antonio, TX

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job: TECHNOLOGY
Schedule: FULL_TIME

Responsibilities

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will:

Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices
Analyze & Design - Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer's requirements. Use tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements
Review - Participate in requirements, design and code reviews
Test & Deployment - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, configuration management, end users) to release high-quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests
Quality/process improvement - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence

Required Experience:

Experience as a full stack engineer with Java, Spring Framework, Angular Framework, Javascript/Typescript, HTML, CSS , Postgres, MongoDB
Experience with Cloud AWS-hosted applications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
Software development experience creating SaaS applications
Experience with the development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices
Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web-based applications
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools
Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins
Experience working in an agile environment

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
5 to 10 years of relevant project experience.

Desirable Experience:

Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
Able to think technically and analytically
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
Must assimilate information, distil 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
Ability to work within a team
Experience with Data Science using Python highly preferred
Experience building AI solutions using AWS Bedrock highly preferred

This is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be onsite at Pearson's San Antonio office three days a week

Who we are:

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

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