Software Engineer
Pearson
Software Engineer
Pearson
Posted 3 days ago
Full Time
Hoboken, New Jersey
Fully Remote
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruby-based services and APIs and JavaScript frontends. Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams on platform questions.
Qualifications
You have experience with Ruby on Rails and modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end development. You are familiar with relational databases, SQL, and RESTful APIs. You are also comfortable using AI-assisted development tools and have experience writing tests and participating in code reviews.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
JavaScript
SQL
RESTful APIs
AI/LLM-related tooling
testing
code reviews
agile development
AWS
Azure
GCP
CI/CD
Job Description
Software Engineer (Junior / Associate)
Location: Remote (US preferred)
Level: IC10–IC15 (Associate to Advanced Associate)
Team: Engineering – Enterprise Learning & Skills
About the Role
We are looking for a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Learning & Skills (ELS) engineering team and help build, maintain, and evolve a large-scale, API-driven platform used globally to issue and verify digital credentials. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is comfortable working in a modern JavaScript/Ruby on Rails environment, eager to grow their technical depth, and excited to use AI-assisted development tools as part of their daily workflow.
What You'll Do
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruby-based services and APIs and JavaScript frontends
Implement well-scoped features, bug fixes, and refactors under guidance from senior engineers
Write clear, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging
Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams on platform questions
Follow best practices for secure and scalable web application development
Required Qualifications
Experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
Front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks
Understanding of relational databases and SQL
Familiarity with RESTful APIs
Familiarity with AI/LLM-related tooling and workflows
Experience writing tests and participating in code reviews
Comfort working in an agile development environment
Strong communication skills and growth mindset
AI-Native Expectations
Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools to assist with coding, testing, documentation, and learning. This includes validating AI-generated outputs, applying sound engineering judgment, and remaining curious about how AI can responsibly improve developer productivity.
Nice to Have
Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
CI/CD and automated deployment exposure
Knowledge of web application security best practices
Experience with design systems, component libraries, or advanced frontend tooling
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Pearson
Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It's who we are.
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