About Pearson

　　About Team

　　We are Developer Experience and Productivity team which focuses to developing systems, tools, well architected patterns & workflows that are adopted by several application teams to improve efficiency, quality & reliability of SDLC and ensure that the application deployments are adhering to industry best practices.

　　About Role

　　The role of the Software Engineer will involve working throughout the full development lifecycle. This is an agile environment, with an expectation of working within a variety of technologies with a strong focus on Developing software and tools for DevOps & Automation.

　　Responsibilities

　　Ensures that code and documentation produced are of the highest quality, conforming to set or agreed-upon standards. Should advocate such consistency to all members of the team.

　　Work closely with application teams and help them to resolve their issues related to CICD pipeline

　　Provides realistic and accurate estimates and achieves on-time delivery.

　　Participate in design and code review sessions and mentor other engineers on the team.

　　Participate in epic level planning and create user stories.

　　Escalates and communicates issues, risks, and concerns to leads or managers.

　　Builds competencies in the product and technology domain to set expectations.

　　Follows the Pearson processes, and agile practices and motivates his/her team members to do so.

　　Makes optimum utilization of engineering tools and technologies to maintain a high productivity level in the team.

　　Aligns self to organizational goals.

　　Adheres to Pearson values and ethical practices.

　　Maintains a sense of individuality in thinking and decision-making.

　　Is a professional in work aspects as well as conduct with other individuals.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Excellent skills in Python development including Object-Oriented Programming and Unit testing.

　　Good technical knowledge and hands-on experience in Bash.

　　In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud services i.e. Ec2, ECS, ELB, Route53, VPC, Cloudfront and other services.

　　Hand-on experience on Terraform

　　Hands-on experience is developing and maintaining CICD pipelines, GitLab is preferred.

　　Good understanding of Architectural and Design patterns for application and cloud infrastructure.

　　Team-worker with strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact promptly and professionally with teams across different time zones.

　　Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

　　Experience in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS would be a plus.

　　Hands-on experience in Relation Databases like PostgreSQL is required.

　　Having basic Linux knowledge.

　　Experience in converting Business requirements into Epics & User stories.

　　Understanding of Agile principles.

　　Education and Experience

　　Individuals should possess a bachelor's degree in computing or information technology.

　　The individual should have 3-5 years of industry experience in Software Development, and support work.

　　What to expect from Pearson

　　Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

　　At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

　　We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

　　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.

　　To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

　　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 [email protected].

　　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.

　　Job: TECHNOLOGY

　　Organization: Higher Education

　　Schedule: FULL_TIME

　　Req ID: 14057

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