• Software Engineer

    Pearson (Austin, TX)


    Software Engineer (Full Stack) — Data-Driven Systems

    **Location:** United States (Remote or Hybrid, depending on contract)

    **Experience:** ~2+ years (motivated early-career engineers encouraged to apply)

    Why This Role

    We build software that operates at **statewide scale to** move, and score, and aggregate **large volumes of data** in support of public-facing programs used by millions. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, long-lived platforms where **performance, reliability, and data integrity matter** , and where your work has real-world impact.

     

    We’re looking for a **full stack engineer** who enjoys working across the stack, values clean APIs, and takes pride in building software that is both **fast and correct** .

    What You’ll Do

    + Design, build, and maintain **data-intensive web applications** used across statewide contracts

    + Develop **backend services in Java** , with a strong emphasis on well-designed, well-documented APIs

    + Build modern, responsive user interfaces using **Vue.js**

    + Work with large datasets, focusing on **performance, scalability, and reliability**

    + Collaborate closely with product managers, QA, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features

    + Write and maintain **automated tests** (unit, integration, and API tests)

    + Participate in **performance testing** , profiling, and tuning (or develop those skills with guidance)

    + Review code, contribute to design discussions, and continuously improve engineering practices

    What We’re Looking For

    + ~2+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent hands-on experience)

    + Strong working knowledge of:

    + **Java** (backend services, APIs)

    + **AWS Services**

    + **Vue.js** (or a comparable modern frontend framework, with willingness to learn Vue)

    + A clear appreciation for **API-first design** and service-oriented architectures

    + A quality-focused mindset: testing, code clarity, and maintainability matter to you

    + Exposure to, or strong aptitude for:

    + Performance testing

    + Load testing

    + Diagnosing bottlenecks in data-heavy systems

    + Curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn—especially in large-scale, real-world systems

    Nice to Have

    + Experience with:

    + RESTful APIs and API documentation standards

    + GitHub CI/CD pipelines

    + Relational and/or NoSQL databases

    + Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or similar)

    + Familiarity with tools for performance or load testing (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, k6), or a strong interest in learning them

    + Interest in public sector or mission-driven technology

    What You’ll Gain

    + Hands-on experience with **large-scale data systems** and high-impact applications

    + Exposure to **statewide platforms** with real performance and reliability constraints

    + Mentorship from experienced engineers who care about clean design and sustainable systems

    + Opportunities to grow into deeper backend, frontend, or performance-focused roles

    + A collaborative, engineering-driven culture that values thoughtful solutions over shortcuts

    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:** Assessment & Qualifications

    **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME

    Workplace Type:

    **Req ID:** 22042