Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Overview

Software Engineer (Junior / Associate) |

Location:

Remote (US preferred) | Level: (Associate to Advanced Associate) | Team:
Engineering – Enterprise Learning & Skills

We are looking for a Junior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Enterprise Learning & Skills (ELS) engineering team and help build, maintain, and evolve a large-scale, API-driven platform used globally to issue and verify digital credentials. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is comfortable working in a modern JavaScript/Ruby on Rails environment, eager to grow their technical depth, and excited to use AI-assisted development tools as part of their daily workflow.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruby-based services and APIs and JavaScript frontends
• Implement well-scoped features, bug fixes, and refactors under guidance from senior engineers
• Write clear, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage
• Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
• Use AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, and debugging
• Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams on platform questions
• Follow best practices for secure and scalable web application development

• Experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
• Front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks
• Understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with AI/LLM-related tooling and workflows
• Experience writing tests and participating in code reviews
• Comfort working in an agile development environment
• Strong communication skills and growth mindset

Candidates should be comfortable using AI tools to assist with coding, testing, documentation, and learning. This includes validating AI-generated outputs, applying sound engineering judgment, and remaining curious about how AI can responsibly improve developer productivity.

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• CI/CD and automated deployment exposure
• Knowledge of web application security best practices
• Experience with design systems, component libraries, or advanced frontend tooling

Applications will be accepted through 3/16/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range is between $60,000 - $90,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

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.

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• Job: Engineering
• Job Family: TECHNOLOGY
• Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
• Schedule:
• Workplace Type: Remote
• Req : 23208