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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 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 ensure platform quality and scalability.

What you should know

  • This role is ideal for early-career engineers eager to grow technical depth in a supportive environment.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile development environment and collaborating cross-functionally.
  • Expect to work onsite in Richmond, VA, with preference for US remote candidates.
  • The role emphasizes AI-native development practices, requiring curiosity and sound judgment in AI tool usage.
  • Opportunities exist to gain exposure to 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 inclusive hiring practices and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.
  • Pearson operates at a large scale with a strong emphasis on innovation in educational technology.
  • They foster a culture centered on continuous learning and personal breakthroughs.
  • Pearson offers competitive compensation and benefits aligned with various US state regulations.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI tools

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