Backend Software Engineering Specialist for English Language Learning
hace 4 semanas
About the Role
As a Senior Java Developer at Pearson in our Uk office, you will play a key role in shaping the future of technology and innovation in our ELL Division.
We are seeking a talented individual with strong backend expertise in Java to join our agile engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in analysis, design, implementation, and automated testing of backend services using industry best practices while producing high-quality solutions.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for:
- Analyzing, designing, developing, and testing backend components and applications for one of the largest digital assessment providers in the world.
- Working on an agile engineering team, following Agile best practices while writing maintainable and scalable backend code for software components and influencing team decisions.
- Implementing designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices.
- Creating testable code and implementing automated unit, integration, and functional tests as part of new product development.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch backend solutions that impact our customers.
- Using technology to solve complex backend challenges, define a design, turn it into high-quality code, and deliver it on schedule.
- Independently clarifying technical requirements, assessing development estimates, and applying a broad range of design approaches.
- Reviewing the code of other team members and providing constructive direction.
- Driving continuous improvement of backend software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
- Guiding new team members and actively collaborating with others within and outside of the team.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive professional software development experience in an Agile environment.
- A proven track record of experience with customer-facing web application backend design and development.
- High-quality standards; unit testing, code reviews, test automation tools, continuous integration & deployment, and a preference for agile methods.
- Knowledge of backend security best practices, including familiarity with OWASP.
- Ability to work closely with the product team to finalize requirements and deliver them in an agile manner, with a focus on quality, observability, and maintainability.
- Experience with non-functional requirements such as high availability, scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
- An innovative approach, critical thinking, and open-mindedness.
- Strong business and technical vision.
- Passion for education and learning.
- Effective team player with strong self-awareness.
- Experience working in a global matrix organization, communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to gather requirements, describe software product features, and deliver technical designs and documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
- A passion for staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
Salary: £65,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Location: Remote (UK) / Hybrid Model
About Us
Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, 24 Days annual leave, life insurance policy, work-life balance benefits, family benefits, complementary benefits, development and training benefits, and diversity opportunities.
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