Senior Software Engineer

Pearson • Hoboken, NJ • 4h ago

Senior Software Engineer Full Stack Engineer (Cloud-Native, React & AWS)

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with strong experience across frontend and backend development to build and maintain scalable, high-performance, cloud-native applications . The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically versatile, and comfortable working across the stack-from modern React-based user interfaces to backend services and AWS infrastructure.

Key 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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 .

Nice to Have

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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This is a hybrid work setup, where the candidate will be required to work three days onsite at our Hoboken office.

Applications will be accepted through February 10. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range for this role is between $140,000 - $160,000

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here

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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.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 22549

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