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Software Engineer

$60,000 - $90,000 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 appropriate test coverage and participate in code reviews.
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging as part of daily workflow.
  • 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

  • Ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow technical skills in a supportive environment.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile development environment and collaborating across teams.
  • The role emphasizes AI-native development, requiring curiosity and responsible use of AI tools.
  • Applicants will benefit from exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks and Ruby on Rails in a real-world platform.
  • Opportunities exist to gain experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and web security best practices.

About the company

  • Pearson is a global lifelong learning company focused on helping people realize their potential through education.
  • The company values inclusivity, equal opportunity, and actively supports veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • Pearson operates at a large scale with a strong emphasis on learning and education technology.
  • They promote a culture of continuous learning and growth, integrating modern technologies including AI.
  • Pearson is committed to diversity and legal compliance with employment laws across multiple states.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI tools

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