Frankfort, KY · Remote
$150K - $180K/yr
PRODUCT ENGINEERING - REMOTE Senior Software Engineer / Architect We're looking for a Senior ... Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL Proven track record of making high-impact technical ...
Frankfort, KY · Remote
$150K - $180K/yr
PRODUCT ENGINEERING - REMOTE Senior Software Engineer / Architect We're looking for a Senior ... Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL Proven track record of making high-impact technical ...
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Posted 4 days ago
PRODUCT ENGINEERING - REMOTE
Senior Software Engineer / Architect
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Architect to join our engineering organization as a senior individual contributor. This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role for someone who loves getting deep in the code while also shaping the long-term direction of how we build software.
About the role
As one of our most senior engineers, you'll own large sections of our codebase, drive architectural decisions across a ~45-person engineering organization, and set the technical direction for major areas of our stack. You'll be expected to write and review code regularly - this is not a purely advisory role.
You'll work closely with technical leads and senior engineers, multiplying their effectiveness through mentorship, cross-team collaboration, and clear technical vision. You'll look 6-12+ months ahead, identify areas of greatest need, and build the plans to address them.
What you'll do
Own the architecture and long-term technical roadmap for major areas of our technology stack
Lead and drive the design of complex, scalable systems that meet business needs today and tomorrow
Reduce complexity - consistently find ways to get more done with less by simplifying services, processes, and codebases
Mentor technical leads and senior engineers; multiply team effectiveness through cross-functional facilitation and inclusive decision-making
Act as a technical evangelist - collaborate with executives and stakeholders to align technical and business strategies
Drive innovation in cost-effectiveness, scalability, and engineering productivity across the division
Proactively identify and mitigate technical debt; introduce improvements that raise the quality and velocity of the whole team
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience working in software development
Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability with a strong hands-on background
Proficiency with our core stack: Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL
Proven track record of making high-impact technical decisions in complex, production environments
Excellent cross-functional communication - equally effective with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
A track record of mentoring senior engineers and technical leads and elevating the people around you
Strong understanding of security, performance, resilience, and cloud-native design at scale
Continuous learner who stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies
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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $150,000 - $180,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through 22nd of June. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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.
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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Architecture
Job Family: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Enterprise Learning & Skills
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 24497
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