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Software Engineer, Software Architect, Backend Developer

Job in Indiana Borough, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, 15705, USA
Listing for: Pearson
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Architect, Backend Developer, Cloud Engineer - Software, DevOps
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of high-impact, scalable web applications while shaping the technical direction of the team. You will serve as a trusted technical leader, driving architectural excellence, mentoring engineers, and accelerating development through AI-first engineering practices. This role requires a balance of hands‑on development, system design, and cross‑team influence to deliver resilient, high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced, iterative environment.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Own the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing web application architectures
  • Lead complex feature delivery across systems, ensuring alignment with long-term platform strategy
  • Act as a technical advisor to engineering and product leadership on design trade‑offs and implementation approaches
  • Drive engineering best practices across code quality, testing, observability, and system reliability
AI‑First Engineering Transformation
  • Champion AI‑powered development by actively leveraging tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, LLM platforms) to enhance productivity
  • Define standards and best practices for AI‑assisted coding, test generation, and design‑to‑code workflows
  • Lead adoption of generative AI and LLM integrations into enterprise applications and engineering processes
  • Partner with teams to operationalize AI‑driven workflows and improve development efficiency at scale
Development & Delivery
  • Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and reliability
  • Contribute high‑quality, production‑grade code across frontend, backend, and APIs
  • Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including microservices, cloud‑native development, and CI/CD
Mentorship & Influence
  • Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering rigor
  • Conduct in‑depth code reviews, providing actionable and constructive feedback
  • Influence engineering culture by promoting collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Lead by example in driving accountability, technical excellence, and innovation
Required Skills & Competencies Core Technical Skills (Staff‑Level Depth)
  • Advanced expertise in software design, system architecture, and distributed systems
  • Strong experience in API design and management (REST/gRPC, versioning, scalability)
  • Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and cloud‑native application design
  • Solid foundation in application security, data protection, and secure coding practices
  • Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills across large‑scale systems
AI & Modern Engineering
  • Hands‑on experience integrating LLMs, generative AI, and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock)
  • Experience applying AI across SDLC: code generation, testing, documentation, and workflow automation
  • Understanding of ML concepts and AI adoption strategies across engineering teams
Collaboration & Leadership
  • Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
  • High adaptability in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments
  • Commitment to ethical engineering practices and responsible AI use
Qualifications (Education & Experience)
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on web and distributed systems
  • Demonstrated success in leading complex technical initiatives and delivering at scale
  • Proven track record mentoring engineers and elevating team performance
  • Experience driving adoption of new technologies and engineering transformations (preferably AI‑driven)
  • Experience operating in iterative, product‑driven environments
Technical Expertise
  • Strong full‑stack development experience with:
  • Backend
    : C#, .NET, Python
  • Frontend
    :
    React (or modern SPA frameworks)
  • Data
    : SQL Server, database design, data modeling
  • Deep experience with Web APIs and microservices architectures
  • Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native development and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of Dev Ops…
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