• Senior Full Stack Web Engineer

    Pearson (Hoboken, NJ)


    We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Web Engineer to join our growing, dynamic team. You will help design and develop world-class web applications that are used by millions of learners worldwide.

     

    As a senior team member, you’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment and take a leading role in product design and full-cycle software development, from idea to global launch.

    Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly web applications

    + Build scalable backend services and APIs

    + Contribute to product architecture and drive technical decisions

    + Collaborate closely with product, UX, and QA teams

    + Work in a fast, iterative environment with real-time user feedback

    + Mentor team members and promote software development best practices

    Required:

    + B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field

    + 4–6+ years of hands-on experience in frontend or full stack web development

    + Experience with backend technologies like Python & Node.js

    + Deep expertise in the JavaScript framework React and state management (e.g., Redux)

    + Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and service-oriented architecture

    + Strong command of JavaScript and TypeScript

    + Solid experience with CSS-in-JS, SASS/SCSS, or other modular styling systems

    + Experience working with and evolving design systems and component libraries

    + Strong understanding of web performance optimization, lazy loading, bundle size management

    + Experience with responsive design, cross-browser testing, and mobile-first development

    + Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

    + Experience working with MySQL and NoSQL databases

    + Strong grasp of modern web architecture and performance optimization

    + Excellent communication and collaboration skills

    + A proactive, team-oriented mindset and sense of ownership

    Nice to Have

    + Exposure to server-side rendering or frameworks like Next.js

    + Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Jest, Testing Library, Cypress

    + Experience in CI/CD pipelines

    + Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

    + Exposure to mobile web or hybrid app development

     

    _Candidates local to Hoboken, NJ are highly preferred._

     

    _Applications will be accepted through September 26, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs._

     

    _Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:_

    _The full-time salary range is between $150,000 - $170,000_

    _This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is_ here _._

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    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 world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's 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 [email protected].

     

    **Job:** Engineering

    **Job Family:** TECHNOLOGY

    **Organization:** Higher Education

    **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME

    **Workplace Type:** Hybrid

    **Req ID:** 20715