Web Developer

Seeking Ruby Software Engineer to develop software at a Pearson in our Workforce Skills business unit offering software and services that make life’s achievements portable, digital and verified.

Who You Are

• A no-job-too-big-no-job-too-small professional who believes in what we're doing and wants to help us scale.
• A self-driven individual with a drive to make an impact.
• A hyper-organized, super-responsive, generally on-top-of-your-stuff kind of person.
• An individual with perspective and the judgment to identify what you can fix and what you need help with.
• A process-focused thinker with the ability to design systems that scale.
• A quick learner willing to work without perfect information and the ability to get smart fast as new business opportunities demand.

What You'll Do Here

• Contribute to the evolutionary architecture of a growing product platform. Implement features and necessary infrastructure.
• Leverage best practices in agile construction, including unit testing, test automation, automated deployment, etc.
• Learn and support best practices in REST web service development.
• Identify technical trade-offs associated with product/feature choices.
• Develop web application(s) as part of platform development.
• Support Product Management and Client Success team in answering questions about the platform APIs.
• Support efforts to onboard new third-parties to use the platform.
• Help develop products and services that meet Pearson's Information Security requirements.
• Remain current on information security developments and check your work for vulnerabilities.

What You Know, Have Done, or Can Do (Must Haves)

• 2 years of experience with Ruby development skills applied in an agile, continuous deployment setting.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Develop responsive, high performing web applications using modern techniques and frameworks.
• Write tests and perform code reviews in a dynamic, fast paced agile environment.
• Work closely with a highly productive development team to deliver new features on time
• Operate using full knowledge of modern Web application frameworks (React, Angular, jQuery, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and database functionality.
• Must be located in the United States.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What You May Know and Have Done (Nice to Haves)

• Quickly learn and apply new development technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with React
• Understand responsive design practices and principles.
• Develop applications using RESTful Architecture and REST best practices.
• Deploy applications in a cloud hosted environment as part of a continuous delivery process.
• Mentor junior developers and work closely with peers to delivery rock solid features.
• Continuous expansion of knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools.
• Creative problem-solving 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, and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $120,000 - $130,000.

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

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: Workforce Skills

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 10923

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