**Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack - Frontend Focus)** **Location:** Bangalore / Chennai (Hybrid) **Experience:** 6+ Years **About Pearson plc** Pearson is a global leader in digital learning, committed to helping people make progress through education. With millions of learners worldwide, Pearson is transforming its platforms into **cloud-native, scalable, and AI-powered systems** , redefining the future of learning experiences. **Role Overview** As a **Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack - Frontend Focus)** , you will play a key role in building **intuitive, scalable, and high-performance user-facing applications** , while contributing to robust backend systems. You will take ownership of **frontend architecture and user experience** , while also working across the stack to deliver end-to-end solutions. This role combines **strong UI engineering expertise with solid backend fundamentals** , making it ideal for engineers who enjoy building impactful products used by millions. **Key Responsibilities** + Design and build **modern, responsive, and high-performance frontend applications** using React.js + Develop and maintain **scalable backend services** using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices + Drive **frontend architecture decisions** , including performance optimization, state management, and component design + Ensure **clean, maintainable code** using best practices (SOLID, Clean Code, DDD, BDD) + Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver **seamless user experiences** + Lead code reviews and mentor engineers on **frontend and full stack best practices** + Optimize applications for **speed, scalability, and accessibility** + Promote adoption of **AI tools and automation** to improve developer productivity + Contribute to **CI/CD pipelines** and cloud deployments + Maintain clear documentation (JIRA,



design docs, technical specs) **Required Skills** + Strong expertise in **React.js / Angular , JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript** + Solid experience in **Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture** + Strong understanding of **frontend architecture, performance optimization, and UX principles** + Experience with **state management (Redux / Context API)** + Hands-on experience with **Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)** + Experience with **Docker & Kubernetes** + Strong exposure to **CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred)** + Experience with **REST APIs and API integrations** + Familiarity with **databases (MongoDB / SQL)** + Strong knowledge of **OOP, Design Patterns, and System Design** **Good to Have** + Experience with **Kotlin** + Exposure to **event-driven architecture (Kafka)** + Experience with **serverless (AWS Lambda)** + Familiarity with **AI-assisted development tools** + Experience working on **large-scale distributed systems** **Preferred Background** + Experience in the **EdTech domain is a strong plus** + Exposure to building **learning platforms, assessment systems,



or user-centric educational products** **What We're Looking For** + Strong **problem-solving and system design mindset** + Ability to take **end-to-end ownership** of features and systems + Passion for building **exceptional user experiences** + Excellent **communication and stakeholder management skills** + Interest in mentoring and elevating **engineering standards across teams** **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in computer science / engineering or equivalent + 6+ years of hands-on experience in **full stack development (frontend-heavy)** **Why Join Pearson?** + Build products impacting **millions of learners globally** + Be part of a **cloud and AI transformation journey** + High ownership with strong **technical influence** + Culture focused on **learning, innovation, and growth** **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning prospect 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:** English Language Learning **Schedule:** FULL_TIME **Workplace Type:** Hybrid **Req ID:** 23494

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Pearson
📍 Bengaluru