Pearson is the world’s learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our products reflect the people we serve.
Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
We are looking for a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Learning & Skills (ELS) engineering team and help build, maintain, and evolve a large-scale, API-driven platform used globally to issue and verify digital credentials. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is comfortable working in a modern JavaScript/Ruby on Rails environment, eager to grow their technical depth, and excited to use AI-assisted development tools as part of their daily workflow.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruby-based services and APIs and JavaScript frontends
- Implement well-scoped features, bug fixes, and refactors under guidance from senior engineers
- Write clear, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
- Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging
- Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams on platform questions
- Follow best practices for secure and scalable web application development
Qualifications
- Experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
- Front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with AI/LLM-related tooling and workflows
- Experience writing tests and participating in code reviews
- Comfort working in an agile development environment
- Strong communication skills and growth mindset
Requirements
- Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools to assist with coding, testing, documentation, and learning
- This includes validating AI-generated outputs, applying sound engineering judgment, and remaining curious about how AI can responsibly improve developer productivity
Nice to Have
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- CI/CD and automated deployment exposure
- Knowledge of web application security best practices
- Experience with design systems, component libraries, or advanced frontend tooling
Benefits
- Compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, and specific location
- Full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $90,000
- This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Job Requirements
- Experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
- Front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with AI/LLM-related tooling and workflows
- Experience writing tests and participating in code reviews
- Comfort working in an agile development environment
- Strong communication skills and growth mindset
- Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools to assist with coding, testing, documentation, and learning
- This includes validating AI-generated outputs, applying sound engineering judgment, and remaining curious about how AI can responsibly improve developer productivity
- Nice to Have
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- CI/CD and automated deployment exposure
- Knowledge of web application security best practices
- Experience with design systems, component libraries, or advanced frontend tooling
Benefits
- Compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, and specific location
- Full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $90,000
- This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
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