Full Stack Engineer

Description

We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

PMC is one of Pearson's global technology platforms, globally-distributed instances, multi-tenant, driving the digital transformation for eCommerce and web content. PMC currently processes more than 90% of global Pearson eCommerce revenue and serves over 75% of all Pearson web traffic.

We currently run large content & eCommerce platforms serving the full-stack, but we want to start to move towards the next-generation of architectures - headless, API-first, cloud-native and micro-service based. Join a high performing team within a highly specialized technology department which focuses on delivery and transformation!

About the job

The right person will be a recent graduate looking to start their career in software engineering. They will contribute to Pearson's technical transformation by developing global capability onto the PMC core technical platform. We are looking for someone with passion for technology and a drive to help us move towards our architectural vision.

This is a unique opportunity for a keen technologist to help us build something that will directly enhance the lives of millions, by supporting the provision of education on a global scale.

As afull-stack engineeryou will:

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, document and unit test complex modules using Java, Spring & React
• Ensure code is of high quality and adheres to non-functional requirements
• Follow and contribute to the project's technical best practices and development standards
• Contribute towards code reviews and ensure developed code is flexible and reusable
• Support the management of architectural and technical risk
• Work with project management and business analysts to manage the flexible scope with business owners
• Strong focus on high quality throughout the entire process, working closely with the Quality Assurance stream
• Collaborate with Technical Lead, Solutions Architects and Enterprise Architectsforaspects related to integration with other system
• Support the new architectural vision and help move further customizations to use that pattern

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Java, Spring & REST API development
• Interest ineCommercewith a willingness to learn
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, relational databases, complex integration landscapes & non-functional requirements
• Experience with troubleshooting, logging and monitoring tools
• A 2:1 or 1 1st in computer science or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of full-stack development, using client-side technologies (AngularJS, React or Vue JS), AWS and microservice architecture knowledge (desirable) is a plus

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 13262