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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.
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging.
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Customer Success teams to ensure platform quality and scalability.

What you should know

  • Ideal for early-career engineers looking to deepen technical skills in Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile environment and using AI tools responsibly.
  • The role offers exposure to secure, scalable web application development and collaboration across teams.
  • Remote work is preferred but the position is onsite in Baton Rouge, LA, requiring flexibility.
  • There is a strong emphasis on growth mindset, communication skills, and continuous learning.

About the company

  • Pearson is a global leader in lifelong learning and education technology.
  • The company values personal breakthroughs through learning and fosters a culture centered on growth and opportunity.
  • Pearson is a large, established organization with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • They emphasize responsible use of AI and innovation in their engineering practices.
  • Pearson operates in the education industry with a mission to help people realize their potential through learning.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI tools

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