Senior Full-Stack Developer

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This requisition is part of Pearson’s K-12 School Technology group that develops innovative assessment technology platforms to deliver exams to test takers, score and report results. We are building next‑generation assessment platforms and experiences, leveraging state‑of‑the‑art technologies and processes. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of this critical work.

Multiple Full‑Stack Software Engineers will be recruited through this requisition. These positions are Developer‑focused and require demonstrable proficiency with current technologies, including Go, Java script/Typescript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, and Mongo

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Applicants should specifically reference their experience and interest in the following skill sets:

• Web‑based Application Development and Quality Assurance
• Web‑based Application Performance and Security
• Web Services Integration
• AI Tools Development and Integration
• Cloud Hosted Applications (AWS)

• Analyze & Design – Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer’s requirements, using tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements.
• Implement & Perform – Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices.
• Review – Participate in requirements, design and code reviews.
• Test & Deployment – Collaborate with QA, configuration management and end users to release high‑quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests.
• Quality/process improvement – Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence.

• Experience as a full‑stack engineer with Go, Java script/Typescript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, Mongo
  
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• Experience with cloud AWS‑hosted applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline.
• Software development experience creating SaaS applications.
• Experience with development, maintenance and testing of software following industry best practices.
• Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web‑based applications.
• Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

• Experience working with a range of AI tools and LLMs.
• Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools.
• Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications.
• Able to think technically and analytically.
• Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture.
• Must assimilate information, distil 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.
• Ability to work within a team.

• IMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)
• IMS QTI (Question & Test Interoperability)
• IMS One Roster
• Common K‑12 reporting frameworks such as Ed‑FI and Caliper.

Applications will be accepted through 10/01/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows: the minimum full‑time salary range is between $110,000 – $150,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

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