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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 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

  • Ideal for early-career engineers looking to deepen technical skills in Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile environment and collaborating across teams.
  • The role requires a growth mindset and strong communication skills to effectively incorporate feedback.
  • Applicants will use AI tools responsibly to enhance productivity and code quality.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD, and web security best practices are beneficial but not mandatory.

About the company

  • Pearson is a global leader in lifelong learning, focused on helping people realize their potential through education.
  • The company values inclusion and equal opportunity, actively supporting protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  • Pearson operates at a large scale with a global presence in the education technology industry.
  • They emphasize a culture of continuous learning and growth, reflecting their core mission in education.
  • The company supports remote work and agile development practices within their engineering teams.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsJavaScriptSQLREST APIsAI tools

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