Pearson
Skills: AWS
Role Overview
Pearson(https://himalayas.app/companies/pearson) Virtual Schools is transforming how learners experience education online. As our technology and programs evolve, so does how we design, build, and deliver them.
Individuals in the Software Engineer roles design, develop, test, and maintain software applications aligned with the company’s technical and functional architecture. They translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions, grounded in a deep understanding of the business, its drivers, and industry trends. They are responsible for software quality through thorough testing and lifecycle management. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on strategic objectives and deliver value through continuous improvement.
Principal Software Engineers are relied upon to independently lead the delivery of technically challenging solutions within major product lines or back-end systems that support business revenue, regulatory needs, or operational continuity. At this tier, individuals solve intricate problems, advise on architecture choices for high-profile features, and frequently act as technical point of contact during escalated incidents with measurable business impact. They coordinate evaluation of new frameworks and tools, pilot advanced coding practices, and review the work of less experienced engineers for critical projects. The engineer’s influence regularly extends to cross-team collaborations, with their contributions making the difference in project timelines, technical debt, and system performance. Risk exposure involves safeguarding the stability and security of mid- to large-size applications and averting delivery or operational failures.
This role sits where three Pearson(https://himalayas.app/companies/pearson) Virtual Schools programs meet: Content Foundations, Data Foundations and Adaptive Learning. You will own the technical architecture that connects AI-ready learning content and trusted learner data to adap…
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