Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

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

 

Experience Level

Senior Level