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Software Engineer

Posted 1 month ago
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Ruby on RailsJavaScript

About the role

What you'll do

  • Join the Enterprise Learning & Skills engineering team to build and maintain a large-scale, API-driven platform for digital credentials.
  • Develop and maintain Ruby-based services and JavaScript frontends with guidance from senior engineers.
  • Write clear, maintainable code with test coverage and participate in code reviews.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools daily for coding, testing, and debugging.
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Customer Success teams to address platform questions and follow best practices for secure and scalable web applications.

What you should know

  • This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow technical skills in a supportive environment.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working remotely and collaborating in an agile development setting.
  • The position offers exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks, Ruby on Rails, and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Applicants should be prepared to engage with secure coding practices and scalable web application development.
  • There is a strong emphasis on continuous learning, feedback incorporation, and communication skills.

About the company

  • Pearson is a global lifelong learning company focused on helping people realize their potential through education.
  • The company values personal breakthroughs and continuous learning as core to its mission.
  • Pearson operates at a large scale with a diverse, inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • They emphasize responsible use of AI and innovation in their engineering practices.
  • The organization is well-established in the education technology industry with a strong commitment to accessibility and diversity.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI toolsAgile

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