Senior Front-End Engineer (remote)

This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Summary

Responsible for the core software engineering tasks in a project team. The individual will be required to work with dynamic teams that are driven by project delivery goals.

Should possess the drive to learn and continuously improve on work performance. Should work with peer software engineers in writing quality code.

The individual will be required to participate in periodic appraisal cycles to evaluate and determine advancement opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures that code artifacts produced are of the highest quality, conforming to set or agreed upon standards. Should advocate such consistency to all members of the team.
• Follows the Pearson processes, agile practices and motivates his / her team members to do so.
• Escalates and communicates issues, risks and concerns to leads or managers.
• Provides realistic and accurate estimates and achieve on-time Delivery.
• Makes optimum utilization of engineering tools and technologies to maintain a high productivity level in the team.
• Accepts project delivery responsibilities and demonstrates accountability to leadership.
• Builds competencies in product and technology domain to set expectations.
• Align self to organizational goals.
• Adhere to Pearson values and ethical practices.
• Maintains a sense of individuality in thinking and decision making.
• Is a professional in work aspects as well as conduct with other individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computing or information technology. Individuals who have a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physical sciences, or a specialization in the Engineering field will also be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of industry experience in Software Engineering / Web Application Development, Programming and Design and preferably some experience in a leadership role.
• Excellent knowledge of ReactJS, jQuery, AJAX, HTML 5.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies, including containers, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS.
• Conceptual knowledge of containers, server-less architecture, pattern and anti-patterns, cloud native application architectures.
• Knowledge of REST architecture framework.
• Knowledge of design and building tools supporting APIs (Swagger, Swagger Hub, yaml).
• Good knowledge of working in Linux and navigating around a Linux system.
• Experience with any of the automation testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai.
• Knowledge of DevOps principles, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery best practices using Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Gradle, GitHub, SonarQube, Ansible.
• Experience with iterative and agile development with frequent releases, familiar with the Agile Manifesto, aware of all Agile ceremonies.
• Provision of in-depth technical skills to fix ad hoc incidents / problems, mentoring and support DevOps teams to ensure best practice.
• Self-motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.

As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows : The minimum full-time salary range is between $130,000 - $160,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

What To Expect From Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022? At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine.

We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.

To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company : Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education.

Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions : Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer.

Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.

Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.

People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to : Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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 ppsmhr@pearson.

com. Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job : ENGINEERING

Organization : Higher Education

Schedule : FULL TIME

Req ID : 14112

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.