Software Engineer III

Job Title: .NET/React Developer (Software Engineer III, IC20) – Hellaby

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain .NET backend services and React UIs for assessment platforms.
• Integrate cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Optimise application performance and resolve incidents rapidly.
• Mentor peers, review code, and drive best practices in software development.
• Support production deployments and provide technical input during key project phases.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• .NET (C#), React, API Management, Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure), DevOps, Data Security, Software Design (Intermediate)
• Collaboration, Problem Solving, Technical Acumen, Adaptability, Innovation (Intermediate)
• Ethical Responsibility (Effective proficiency)
• Learning to Learn, Artificial Intelligence (Intermediate)

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• Proven experience delivering .NET and React solutions in production.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and secure coding.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• No direct reports.

Hellaby Context:

• Hybrid working: 3 days/week onsite at Hellaby, with flexibility for key project periods.
• Occasional travel to other Pearson sites.
• Focus on high-stakes, regulated assessment systems.

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.

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 26122