Quality Assurance Engineer III

Pearson was founded in 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning. At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.

At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in‑house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on‑prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services.

The position is for a highly skilled Specialist, Quality Assurance Engineer with deep experience in .NET technologies to join a cutting‑edge AI transformation project
. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and secure software solutions built on cloud‑native platforms (AWS and/or Azure). Individuals in the Quality Assurance Engineers role ensure software products meet quality standards by designing and executing test plans to identify defects. They collaborate closely with development teams to resolve issues, thereby enhancing the reliability and performance of the software.

They maintain product integrity through rigorous testing and quality control practices. They work to improve testing processes to optimise efficiency and ensure alignment with overall project goals.

We’d expect you to work closely with cross‑functional teams including AI/ML engineers, cloud architects, and product managers to validate intelligent systems that drive innovation and operational excellence in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban.

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive automated and manual test plans ensuring products meet rigorous quality standards and critical requirements are thoroughly verified.
• Collaborate closely with development, AI, and business analysis/Product Owners teams to define quality standards, acceptance criteria, estimations, and test strategies enhancing software reliability and performance.
• Implement, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines with automated testing frameworks, driving continuous improvement in testing processes, efficiency, and alignment with overall project objectives.
• Working with Developers to utilise testing methodologies like TDD / BDD in Cloud / Hybrid environment
• Lead integration testing across cloud platforms (such as AWS and Azure), APIs, and microservices, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Carry out security testing for security vulnerability fixes to ensure more secure deliveries to production
• Improve automation test coverage
• Independently manage and resolve escalated or complex testing cases, applying strong analytical and investigative skills while providing detailed analysis, feedback, and accurate reporting of results.
• Participate actively in sprint planning, backlog grooming, code reviews, and retrospectives, advocating for a quality‑first approach and offering process or tool improvement suggestions.
• Monitor, document, and report on test results, defects, and quality metrics using tools such as Azure Dev Ops or JIRA, ensuring complete defect follow‑through and transparency.
• Mentor and support junior QA engineers, promoting best practices in software testing, quality assurance, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Experience in software QA
  , with strong proficiency in automation and testing the application written in Java/.net languages.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud…