Senior Software Engineer

Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, dedicated to helping people realize their dreams through education. They are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with expertise in modern web development technologies to build high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly web applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate composition layer APIs using GraphQL and AWS AppSync
• Work on Node.js modules to build the composition layer component
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience
• Ensure best practices in CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration
• Implement secure and scalable solutions leveraging AWS services
• Maintain code quality using version control systems like Git
• Troubleshoot and debug applications as needed
• Work in an agile team environment and participate in code reviews

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Node.js backend interactions
• Experience working with AWS, particularly AWS AppSync would be ideal
• Strong knowledge of GraphQL for API development and integration
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience with Git for version control
• Understanding of performance optimization and data transmission best practices such as compression, etc
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of design systems
• Exposure to serverless technologies and domain driven architecture