SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER

Job Title.
Senior Software Engineer - Back-end Department.
English Language Learning Location.
Remote (Spain) *If you live in Madrid, you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we have a hybrid working model policy in place.
About Pearson.
Our purpose.
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.
Pearson was founded in and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market.
Our + employees are dedicated to creating high-quality, digital-first, accessible, and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.
About ELL.
We aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills.
Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world who are motivated by outcomes and want to reach their full potential through learning English.
Role Overview.
Are you passionate about backend technology and eager to be part of an exciting venture? We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our team as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend in our brand-new technology hub in Madrid.
We are looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to join us as we grow our Engineering team within our ELL Division.
As part of our technology hub, the Senior Software Engineer - Backend will play a key role in shaping the future of technology and innovation in ELL.
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and automated testing of backend services as a key member of a high-performing, experienced team.
You will use industry best practices while producing high-quality solutions in an agile environment.
While we use the Play framework with SBT for our development, we are looking for engineers with strong backend expertise in Java rather than specific framework experience.
You will play an essential role in ensuring the team's success by mentoring other developers, reviewing code, and supporting team members across diverse areas, including assessment delivery, scoring technology and services, infrastructure, identity management, and e-commerce.
Key Responsibilities.
Analyse, design, develop, and test backend components and applications for one of the largest digital assessment providers in the world.
Work on an agile engineering team, following Agile best practices while writing maintainable and scalable backend code for software components and influencing team decisions.
Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices.
Create testable code and implement automated unit, integration, and functional tests as part of new product development.
Collaborate with stakeholders to imagine, design, develop, test, and launch backend solutions that impact our customers.
Use technology to solve complex backend challenges, define a design, turn it into high-quality code, and deliver it on schedule.
Independently clarify technical requirements, assess development estimates, and apply a broad range of design approaches.
Review the code of other team members and provide constructive direction.
Drive continuous improvement of backend software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
Guide new team members and actively collaborate with others within and outside of the team.
Promote a culture of sharing through mentoring and knowledge exchange.
Strong backend engineering skills with expertise in.
Backend Technologies.
Java, Play3 framework (preferred), SBT, Spring Boot, Microservices, Serverless, and CI/CD practices.
Database Experience.
MongoDB, NoSQL, SQL.
Cloud and Infrastructure Tools.
Experience with AWS technologies, Docker, Selenium, Sonar.
Application Servers and Build Tools.
Knowledge of application servers, SOA, automation tools, Yarn, npm, or similar Other important skills.
Extensive professional software development experience in an Agile environment.
Proven track record of experience with customer-facing web application backend design and development.
High-quality standards; unit testing, code reviews, test automation tools, continuous integration & deployment, and a preference for agile methods.
Knowledge of backend security best practices, including familiarity with OWASP.
Ability to work closely with the product team to finalize requirements and deliver them in an agile manner, with a focus on quality, observability, and maintainability.
Experience with non-functional requirements such as high availability, scalability, security, performance, and maintainability.
An innovative approach, critical thinking, and open-mindedness.
Strong business and technical vision.
Passion for education and learning.
Effective team player with strong self-awareness.
Experience working in a global matrix organization, communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to gather requirements, describe software product features, and deliver technical designs and documentation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
A passion for staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is desirable.
Our Benefits.
24 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every 2 years of continuous service up to 30 days) Life insurance Policy Work-Life Balance Benefits Family Benefits Complementary Benefits Development and Training Benefits (Access to Pearson+.
Pearson´s digital library, Discounts on books, wide access to internal learning platforms and development plans) Diversity.
At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging.
We promote a culture wheredifferences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.
Flexible working.
Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working.
Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.
How to apply.
Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Pearson.
Please submit an updated CV and cover letter (optional) in English.
If you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
We look forward to receiving your application - Talent Acquisition Team What to expect from Pearson Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of ? 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.
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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.
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