What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - eCommerce position at Pearson?
Software Engineer - eCommerce
We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at a scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Pearson Marketing Cloud (PMC) is our Global Technology Platform that enables customers to access learning products and services through eCommerce and Digital Marketing journeys. We currently process more than 80% of global Pearson eCommerce revenue and serve 50% of all Pearson web traffic, with over 24 million page views per month.
We are looking for a Systems analyst with experience in Java who is keen to support customer-facing content on our websites, with a keen interest in eCommerce and a passion for technology. Our mission is to deliver ecommerce capabilities within a single codebase and across multiple eCommerce sites serving our Learners, Educators and Practitioners.
We currently run a large eCommerce platform serving the full stack, but we want to start to move towards the next generation of eCommerce – headless, API-first, cloud-native, and micro-ervice-based architecture. Join a high-performing team within a highly specialized technology department that focuses on delivery and transformation!
As a Software Engineer for eCommerce, you will:
Be a passionate team member with focus on end customers
Be proactive in identifying issues and take ownership in helping to resolve them
Focus on reducing recurrence of issues by implementing good monitoring controls across the various applications.
Implement new functionality/ enhance existing functionality on the global E-commerce platforms (SAP-Hybris, Shopify, Bigcommerce, etc.)
Have multiple opportunities to be hands-on and learn about various technologies.
Follow and contribute to the project's technical best practices and development standards
Have a strong focus on high quality throughout the entire process, working closely with the Quality Assurance stream and various development streams
Collaborate with Senior Engineers, Technical Leads & Solutions Architects for aspects related to integrations with other systems.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent, with strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Working Experience with eCommerce platforms.
Experience with SAP Hybris eCommerce platform a plus
4 years of industry experience
Experience in AWS (Amazon Web Services) and micro-service architecture (desirable)
Proficient understanding of any one of the JavaScript libraries/frameworks like React JS, Vue JS, and Angular
Good knowledge of Core web fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
Any development experience with E-commerce platforms and payment systems will be a huge plus
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Adept at learning new technology, systems, and functionality.
If you have the skills, please apply, we want to talk to you!
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.
Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Req ID: 10312
