About The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Full-stack Software Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable, cloudnative applications in a modern enterprise environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who brings strong backend expertise while maintaining a solid working knowledge of frontend technologies.

What You'll Own

As a Software Engineer, you will primarily work on backend systems using Java and Python, building reliable services and APIs that support highvolume, datadriven applications. You will design and optimize data layers using relational and NoSQL databases and deploy applications on AWS, following best practices for security, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. You will also collaborate with AI and data teams to integrate AIenabled capabilities into platform services and user workflows.

On the front end, you will work with technologies such as React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, collaborating closely with frontend engineers to deliver clean, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing, deployment, and production support, in an agile, crossfunctional team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Java and Python



• Build and optimize data models and database integrations



• Deploy and operate applications on AWS using CI/CD pipelines



• Integrate AIpowered features and datadriven services



• Collaborate on frontend development using React and modern web technologies

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development



• Strong experience with Java, Python, databases, and AWS



• Working knowledge of React, JavaScript, and TypeScript



• Experience with cloudnative development and APIs



• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations and datacentric systems

This is a hybrid work setup, where the candidate will be required to work up to three days onsite at our Hoboken office.

Applications will be accepted through May 25. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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 role is between $100,000 - $115,000

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 Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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.

Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 24112