Software Engineer (Pearson K-12 Learning)
Boston, MA

Job Description

Software Engineer (Pearson K-12 Learning)

Description

Company Overview

Pearson K-12 Learning is a global education company delivering award-winning learning solutions for early childhood through high school and more. Our interactive tools and content range from digital and print core curriculums, to supplemental content, intervention programs, and professional services.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of learners with innovative student-centered curriculums that embrace technology, state and district-level educational standards, personalized learning, and data to inform classroom practices and instruction.

We partner with educators who are equally passionate about learning to help turn today's classrooms into active workshops and inspire everyone to go further. Our comprehensive solutions are immersive, collaborative, and flexible-delivered online, offline, anytime. Our goal is to deliver the best possible learning experiences so that every student has the chance to succeed.

Together, we're creating a new era of education that supports our changing world. Learn with us.

Position Overview

Software Engineer

Pearson K-12 Learning is looking to add to our amazing team! Presently, we are in search of a Software Engineer who has a passion for developing world class products, maximizing quality and building it once effectively!

Successful candidates must be passionate about software craftsmanship and working independently on a fast-paced, agile development team in close collaboration with technical product managers and testers.

Responsibilities

Analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing to produce high-quality code

Designs and implements new software as well as maintains and enhances existing software

Decomposes requirements into tasks and provide estimates for those tasks

Writes and conducts unit and integration tests

Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance, and product & project management members

Actively participates in requirements, design and code reviews

Expected to mentor associate software developers and continually contribute to process improvement activities

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Educational/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and 3-5 years of software development experience

3 years experience in software development roles

Experience with Java, Spring framework experience preferred

Experience with configuration management systems and concepts specifically Git/Bitbucket

2 years minimum experience working in an agile environment is required

Expert knowledge and capabilities in Object Oriented Analysis & Design

Experience building web services: REST, GraphQL a plus

Expert experience with HTML, Javascript, frameworks such as Angular, Stencil, web components, and Ionic

Expert knowledge of UML and design patterns

Experience in design and development of web services

Experience with Agile software development processes

Experience in developing applications for cloud based environment like AWS and Google Cloud a plus

Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools

Proven ability to quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications

Must assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience and provide solution alternatives and recommendations

Must develop effective relationships with internal and external contacts and work well within a team

Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented

Must have a "positive" and energetic demeanor

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Creative problem-solving skills

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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Primary Location: US-MA-Boston

Work Locations: US-MA-Boston-501 Boylston 501 Boylston St Boston 02116

Job: Technology

Organization: North America

Employee Status: Regular Employee

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Jun 15, 2019

Job Unposting: Ongoing

Schedule: Full-time Regular

Req ID: 1908185

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.