Software Engineer III

Job Title: Software Engineer III (Full Stack)

Location: Bangalore / Chennai (Hybrid)

Experience: 3–6 Years

About Pearson

Pearson plc is a global leader in digital learning and education services, impacting millions of learners worldwide. With a strong focus on innovation, Pearson is transforming from traditional platforms to cloud-native, scalable digital solutions that power modern education systems.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer III , you will contribute to building scalable, high-quality software solutions that support Pearson’s digital platforms. You will own independent modules, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play a key role in delivering reliable, customer-focused products.

This is an individual contributor role with strong ownership and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software modules.



• Convert business requirements into clean, efficient, and maintainable code.



• Identify and resolve bugs, performance bottlenecks, and technical debt.



• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Product teams for smooth releases.



• Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and engineering best practices.



• Recommend improvements in system design, performance, and development processes.



• Support team knowledge sharing and mentor junior developers when needed.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java + Spring Boot



• Frontend exposure with React.js



• Knowledge of Kotlin is a plus



• Solid understanding of OOP, Data Structures & Design Principles



• Experience with Microservices Architecture



• Hands-on with Git, Maven/Gradle



• Exposure to Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)



• Familiarity with Docker & Kubernetes



• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)



• Experience with databases like MongoDB / SQL

Good to Have

• Experience in event-driven architecture / Kafka



• Exposure to serverless (AWS Lambda)



• Knowledge of scalable distributed systems



• Prior experience in ed-tech domain

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset



• Ability to work independently with ownership



• Good communication and stakeholder management skills



• Passion for building impactful products

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent



• 3+ years of hands-on software development experience

Why Join Pearson?

• Work on products impacting millions of learners globally



• Be part of a cloud transformation journey



• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture



• Strong focus on learning & career growth

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 worlds lifelong learning company. For us, learning isnt just what we do. Its who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 23495