Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team? Pearson is on the lookout for a Mid-Level Software Developer to help us enhance the Item Assist feature of our ExamDeveloper web application. You’ll join a small but highly collaborative team where your work directly impacts the user experience for customers who rely on ExamDeveloper to craft professional certification exams.
What You'll Do:
As a Software Developer on the Item Assist team, you’ll focus on building exciting new features, enhancing the user experience, and fixing defects. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, Business Analysts, and your fellow developers to bring innovative solutions to life. With Angular as the key frontend technology and C# in the backend, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools in a cloud-based development environment. Here’s what you’ll be involved with:
- Develop new features for the Item Assist tool, an AI-driven enhancement to Pearson VUE’s ExamDeveloper platform.
- Partner with the Product Manager to bring new UI/UX features to life.
- Write unit tests to ensure the highest quality code.
- Participate in release deployment activities and provide on-call support during off-hours.
- Collaborate with the QA team to fix reported defects and improve product quality.
- Work with technologies like Microsoft SQL Server, Kubernetes, and Azure to support the containerized services behind ExamDeveloper.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3+ years experience as a software developer with a focus on Angular (or other similar frameworks like React or Svelte).
- 2+ years experience with C# (backend development).
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and experience with cloud-based development and deployment.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with DevOps workflows and familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
- A continuous drive for improvement and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Why Pearson?
Pearson’s purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. At Pearson, you’ll not only get to build innovative solutions but also be part of a global team making an impact through lifelong learning.
- Inclusive & Diverse Team: We believe in creating an environment where diverse perspectives lead to the best outcomes.
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere in the U.S. while being part of a collaborative, energetic team.
- Compensation: The salary range for this position is $90k - $100k annually.
- Benefits: Pearson offers a range of benefits to support your work and well-being (details on benefits available on our career site).
Pearson's Commitment:
At Pearson, we believe that learning is a personal breakthrough. We value diversity and are committed to creating an environment that supports everyone. All 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.
