Job Title: Software Engineer III (Full Stack)
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 3–6 Years
About Pearson
Pearson plc is a global leader in digital learning and education services, impacting millions of learners worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, Pearson is transforming from traditional platforms to cloud-native, scalable digital solutions that power modern education systems.
Role Overview
As a Software Engineer III , you will contribute to building scalable, high-quality software solutions that support Pearson’s digital platforms. You will own independent modules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in delivering reliable, customer-focused products.
This is an individual contributor role with strong ownership and growth potential.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software modules.
Convert business requirements into clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt.
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Product teams for smooth releases.
Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.
Recommend improvements in system design, performance, and development processes.
Support team knowledge sharing and mentor junior developers when needed.
Required Skills
Strong experience in Java + Spring Boot
Frontend exposure with React.js
Knowledge of Kotlin is a plus
Solid understanding of OOP, Data Structures & Design Principles
Experience with Microservices Architecture
Hands-on with Git, Maven/Gradle
Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Familiarity with Docker & Kubernetes
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
Experience with databases like MongoDB / SQL
Good to Have
Experience in event-driven architecture / Kafka
Exposure to serverless (AWS Lambda)
Knowledge of scalable distributed systems
Prior experience in ed-tech domain
What We’re Looking For
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
Ability to work independently with ownership
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Passion for building impactful products
Qualifications
Why Join Pearson?
Work on products impacting millions of learners globally
Be part of a cloud transformation journey
Collaborative and innovation-driven culture
Strong focus on learning & career growth
Who we are:
At 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. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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Job: Engineering
Job Family: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: English Language Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 24638
