Software Engineer III

Pearson is a global leader in lifelong learning, and they are seeking a Software Engineer III to develop and maintain high-quality software solutions for their assessment technology platforms. The role involves working on a multi-year project to build a next-generation assessment ecosystem, focusing on data transformation solutions and cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and support data transformation solutions leveraging JavaScript, Java, and XSLT
• Operate, extend and create cloud-based solutions in AWS
• Develop and maintain code using best practices for maintainability, performance, security, and verifiability
• Possess the ability to quickly learn new processes, tools, and business domains
• Work with engineering leadership to deliver timely, robust software adhering to best practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline, or equivalent on-the-job training
• 3-5 years relevant software development experience creating SaaS applications
• Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software, following industry best practices
• Experience with highly available, highly concurrent cloud-based Web applications
• Current Tech Stack
• AWS hosted applications
• JavaScript and Backbone.js
• Java and Play framework
• Github and Github-driven CI/CD
• 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