Senior Software Engineer

Role: Senior Software Engineer (React/.NET/Azure/AWS)

Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India

About Pearson:

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, dedicated to helping people make progress in their lives through education. We deliver high-quality content, assessments, and digital services to learners, educators, and institutions globally. Our mission is to empower every learner to achieve their potential.

About UK Assessment & Qualifications

We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services.

About the job

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage your deep technical expertise to design, build, and optimize complex modules of critical business applications using React as your primary technology and .NET as your secondary stack. You'll drive technical direction on high-impact projects, mentor peers, and deliver scalable, reliable solutions using AWS, Azure, Docker, and modern AI technologies. Your work will directly influence the performance, resilience, and user experience of our digital products, supporting learners and educators worldwide.

About you

We'd expect that you can demonstrate delivery of several business-critical projects as a full-stack developer, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced, responsive user interfaces using React, integrating seamlessly with backend services built on .NET.



• Design and optimize shared libraries and templates to drive standardization and maintainability across applications.



• Leverage AWS, Azure, Docker, and AI tools to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.



• Integrate AI-powered features—such as pattern recognition, content generation, or automation—into applications to enhance user experience and streamline workflows.



• Stay current with emerging AI trends and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to apply AI for business value.



• Drive technical direction and provide authoritative guidance during architecture reviews and performance tuning.



• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.



• Analyse and optimize application performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure reliability and scalability.



• Mentor peers and champion best practices in code reviews, documentation, and lifecycle management.

Key Skills & Experience

• Deep proficiency in React, .NET, and modern JavaScript frameworks.



• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), and AI technologies.



• Understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, including generative AI, large language models, and AI-powered automation.



• Strong understanding of software design principles, system integration, and API management.



• Ability to collaborate and influence across teams, fostering a learning environment.



• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical, innovative solutions.



• Commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Expert).



• Experience developing shared libraries or reusable components is a plus.



• Familiarity with backend integration, cloud platforms, and containerization.

Job Location and Hours

The role is aligned to our Bangalore or Chennai offices in India, working a 45 hour week. All our roles are hybrid working; our current policy requires our team to work from their base office 3 times per week.

For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods.

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: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type:

Req ID: 24203