Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearson is a leading lifelong learning company dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal breakthroughs through education. As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute to building and maintaining software by implementing features, collaborating with senior engineers, and participating in the full development lifecycle while focusing on code quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Implement, test, and deliver assigned features within sprint timelines
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established standards
- Gradually take on more complex tasks with increasing independence
- Participate in code reviews, incorporating feedback to improve quality and reduce rework
- Follow best practices for testing, debugging, and documentation
- Contribute to improving codebase quality through small enhancements and fixes
- Work closely with senior engineers, QA, and product teams to deliver features
- Communicate progress, blockers, and issues in a timely and transparent manner
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and stand-ups
- Quickly adapt to feedback and continuously improve technical and problem-solving skills
- Learn and apply new technologies, tools, and development practices
- Share ideas to improve workflows, team processes, and development efficiency
Skills
- Foundational knowledge of software design principles and object-oriented programming
- Basic understanding of API development and microservices concepts
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and modern development environments
- Awareness of data security and secure coding practices
- Exposure to AI tools and AI-assisted development workflows
- Basic understanding of emerging areas such as AI agents and automated AI workflows
- Openness to adopting new tools and engineering practices
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Effective collaboration and communication within a team setting
- Developing problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Commitment to ethical and responsible engineering practices
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering or application development
- Experience contributing to feature development in a team environment
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative development
- Working knowledge of Backend: C#, .NET, Python
- Working knowledge of Frontend: React, Redux, Material UI, Bootstrap
- Basic experience with Web APIs and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., GitHub)
- Understanding of databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
- Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
- Familiarity with Agile practices and DevOps fundamentals
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies quickly
- Exposure to AI/ML or generative AI tools
- Certifications in Cloud (Azure/AWS) or AI/ML
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