Apprentice, Software Engineer

About the Role

As a Finance Technology Apprentice, you will gain handson experience working with enterprisescale finance systems and technology platforms that support Pearson's global finance operations. You will work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and product partners, contributing to real initiatives while learning how finance technology solutions are designed, built, operated, and continuously improved.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to build strong fundamentals in enterprise systems, engineering practices, and businessaligned technology delivery.

During the apprenticeship period, you will be exposed to:

• Core Finance Technology platforms, including ERP and nonERP finance applications



• How technology demand is shaped and prioritized in partnership with Finance stakeholders



• Basics of enterprise architecture, integrations, and data flows across finance systems



• Engineering best practices such as code quality, documentation, testing, and release processes



• Operational aspects of running businesscritical systems, including incident analysis and rootcause identification



• Modernization initiatives, including simplification, automation, and adoption of cloudready and APIdriven solutions



• Early exposure to innovation and AI use cases within finance technology, where applicable

Key Responsibilities

With appropriate guidance and mentoring, you will:

• Support development, configuration, or analysis tasks across Finance Technology platforms



• Assist in documenting system behaviour, processes, and technical designs



• Participate in testing, validation, and release activities for finance applications



• Help analyse defects or operational issues and support rootcause investigations



• Collaborate with engineers, functional analysts, and product partners across ERP and nonERP tracks



• Follow defined engineering, security, and compliance standards used within Finance Technology



• Contribute ideas and learn how improvements and innovations move from experimentation to production

Desirable Skills and Attributes

Required / Core Skills:

• Strong interest in enterprise systems, business applications, or finance technology



• Basic understanding of software development concepts, databases, or system integrations



• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work in a structured enterprise environment

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory):

• Exposure to or working knowledge of ERP systems, finance applications, or business process automation



• Familiarity with SQL, APIs, cloud platforms, or scripting languages



• Interest in data, analytics, or AIenabled solutions

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field



• Recent graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are encouraged to apply.



• Must meet requirements under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and be registered on the NATS portal.



• Must be legally eligible to work in India.

Experience You Will Gain

Work Schedule

This is a full-time apprenticeship from Monday to Friday, approximately 40 hours per week. Some flexibility may be required to support meetings with global teams in different time zones.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive stipend



• Professional development and mentorship



• Paid time off as per company policy



• Personal Accident Insurance Coverage



• Access to Pearson's learning platforms and online courses



• Exposure to global work culture and career pathways

Location

This role is based at the Pearson office at Bangalore, Chennai

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.

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 23303

Req Type: Student