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.
- Use AI-assisted development tools daily for coding, testing, and debugging.
- Collaborate closely with Product and Customer Success teams to support platform needs and follow secure, scalable development best practices.
What you should know
- This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow technical skills in Ruby on Rails and JavaScript.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile environment and collaborating across teams.
- The position requires a growth mindset and strong communication skills.
- Applicants will use AI tools responsibly to assist development, requiring validation and sound engineering judgment.
- Remote work is preferred within the US, offering flexibility but with an onsite location listed as Jefferson City, MO.
About the company
- Pearson is a global lifelong learning company focused on helping people realize their potential through education.
- The company values continuous learning and personal breakthroughs as core to its mission.
- Pearson is a large, established organization with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- They emphasize responsible use of AI and modern technology to improve productivity.
- Pearson offers a stable work environment with comprehensive benefits and an annual incentive program.
Key required skills
Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI-assisted development