Software Engineer III
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 4, 2026.
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Company: Pearson
About Pearson
Pearson is the world’s leading provider of learning services and materials for higher education institutions and faculties around the globe, operating in over 70 countries.
With a mission to revolutionize the future of learning and courseware, Pearson’s Higher Education team is focused on transforming how students engage with content-developing innovative, consumer-grade digital products that are intuitive, effective, and accessible.
We work in a fast-paced, agile environment-designing, building, testing, and iterating with purpose.
Your Role
We’re looking for a motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team. You’ll be involved in building scalable, user-focused web applications that are used by learners around the world.
In this role, you’ll contribute across the tech stack-writing clean, modern frontend code and building backend APIs-while learning from experienced engineers and growing your technical skills.
What You’ll Do
Build responsive, user-friendly features with React or similar frameworks
Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js or Python
Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver quality experiences
Participate in agile development practices (standups, code reviews, sprints)
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and architecture
What We’re Looking For
Required:
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience in web development
Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript
Knowledge in JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
Basic understanding of backend technologies such as Node.js or Python
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON
Some experience with HTML, CSS, and responsive design
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Passion for learning and solving problems in a collaborative team environment
Strong communication skills and a growth mindset
Nice to Have:
Exposure to TypeScript and modern frontend tooling (e.g., Webpack, Vite)
Basic knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Experience working with Git and GitHub
Interest in testing and quality assurance practices
Why Join Us
Work on products that make a real difference in students’ lives
Join a supportive team with mentorship and growth opportunities
Learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment
Help shape the future of global digital education