Job Description

At Pearson, our technology supports learning, skills, and credentials used by individuals and organisations around the world. Platforms like Credly and Faethm help people understand, demonstrate, and plan for skills — from digital credentials to workforce intelligence.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer with a strong front‑end focus to help shape and deliver high‑quality, scalable web experiences across these platforms. While you’ll be aligned to Credly and Faethm, your work will contribute to broader engineering standards and practices across Pearson, influencing how we build and scale front‑end applications globally.

This is a front‑end engineering role with real ownership, impact, and room to shape how things are done.

What you’ll work on

You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering modern, user‑focused front‑end experiences.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable React applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Architect modular, maintainable front‑end solutions that scale across teams and products
• Build and evolve reusable UI libraries, tools, and frameworks
• Ensure high standards for performance, accessibility, and usability
• Integrate front‑end applications with backend services via RESTful APIs
• Optimise applications for speed, reliability, and long‑term maintainability
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders
• Guide and mentor other engineers, contributing to shared best practices and quality standards

What we’re looking for

You don’t need to tick every box, but strong front‑end depth is essential.

• 5+ years’ experience in professional front‑end development
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with state management (e.g. Redux or similar)
• Solid understanding of frontend architecture, performance optimisation, and design patterns
• Experience integrating with RESTful services
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and responsive design
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with cross‑functional teams

Nice to have

• Experience with micro‑frontends or large‑scale frontend platforms
• Exposure to PostgreSQL or Elasticsearch
• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
• Familiarity with Ruby on Rails
• Interest in accessibility standards and inclusive design

Why this role is different

• You’ll work on platforms with real‑world impact, used by learners, employers, and institutions
• You’ll help shape shared frontend standards, not just ship isolated features
• You’ll influence how front‑end engineering is done across Pearson, not just within one product
• You’ll be trusted to balance hands‑on delivery with technical leadership and mentoring

What you can expect

• A collaborative, supportive engineering culture
• Meaningful technical challenges with global reach