Pearson · 15 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Hoboken, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yrPearson is a global lifelong learning company dedicated to helping people realize their potential through education. They are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer to build and maintain scalable, cloud-native applications, working with both frontend and backend technologies including React and AWS.
BooksDigital MediaEdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript
Build and optimize backend services using Java (Spring Boot), Python, and/or Go
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, including composition/BFF layers
Build and manage cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS/SNS, AppSync, DynamoDB, and Step Functions
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
Design and manage infrastructure using CloudFormation (Infrastructure as Code)
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Monitor and troubleshoot applications using AWS CloudWatch
Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG, ARIA) and frontend best practices
Collaborate with product, design, and platform teams in an agile development environment
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development
Backend development experience in Java (Spring Boot), Python, and/or Go
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS/SNS, AppSync, DynamoDB, and Step Functions
Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and GraphQL
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Experience using Git and modern version control workflows
Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and secure application design
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience with serverless and microservices architectures
Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments
Knowledge of UI/UX principles and design systems
Experience with event-driven architectures
Familiarity with authentication and authorization best practices
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Benefits
Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program
Company
Pearson
Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown1969-08-13IPO
Leadership Team
Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
Kim England
Vice President, Digital Employee Experience and Community Engagement
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