Pearson
Position Overview
We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of Pearson’s K‑12 School Technology group, which develops innovative assessment technology platforms to deliver exams, score results, and report results to test takers. We are building next‑generation assessment platforms and experiences, leveraging state‑of‑the‑art technologies and processes.
Technical Skills
Web‑based application development and quality assurance
Web application performance and security
Web services integration
AI tools development and integration
Cloud‑hosted applications (AWS)
Responsibilities
Analyze and design solutions that model customer requirements and use tooling and best practices to create design models.
Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices.
Participate in requirements, design and code reviews.
Work closely with QA, configuration management, and end users to release high‑quality software; write and execute unit tests.
Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality.
Required Experience
Full‑stack engineering experience with Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Experience with Cloud AWS‑hosted applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline.
Software development experience creating SaaS applications.
Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices.
Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web‑based applications.
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools.
Experience working in an agile environment.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with a range of AI tools and LLMs.
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools.
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications.
Able to think technically and analytically.
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture.
Strong time management skills, working well under pressure, planning, setting priorities, adapting to change, and meeting established timelines.
Self‑starter and detail‑oriented.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Bonus Experience
IMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)
IMS QTI (Question & Test Interoperability)
IMS OneRoster
Common K‑12 reporting frameworks such as Ed‑fi and Caliper.
Application Window Applications will be accepted through 1/10/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Compensation Minimum full‑time salary range is between $110,000 and $150,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information about benefits offered is here.
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. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Details Job Family: TECHNOLOGY Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Req ID: 21534
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Technical Skills
Web‑based application development and quality assurance
Web application performance and security
Web services integration
AI tools development and integration
Cloud‑hosted applications (AWS)
Responsibilities
Analyze and design solutions that model customer requirements and use tooling and best practices to create design models.
Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices.
Participate in requirements, design and code reviews.
Work closely with QA, configuration management, and end users to release high‑quality software; write and execute unit tests.
Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality.
Required Experience
Full‑stack engineering experience with Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js, Python, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
Experience with Cloud AWS‑hosted applications.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline.
Software development experience creating SaaS applications.
Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices.
Experience with highly available, highly concurrent web‑based applications.
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools.
Experience working in an agile environment.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with a range of AI tools and LLMs.
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools.
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications.
Able to think technically and analytically.
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture.
Strong time management skills, working well under pressure, planning, setting priorities, adapting to change, and meeting established timelines.
Self‑starter and detail‑oriented.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Bonus Experience
IMS LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability)
IMS QTI (Question & Test Interoperability)
IMS OneRoster
Common K‑12 reporting frameworks such as Ed‑fi and Caliper.
Application Window Applications will be accepted through 1/10/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Compensation Minimum full‑time salary range is between $110,000 and $150,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information about benefits offered is here.
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. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Details Job Family: TECHNOLOGY Organization: Assessment & Qualifications Schedule: FULL_TIME Workplace Type: Req ID: 21534
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