Job Description

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.

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