Synopsis: Designs and develops internet-scale applications and supports them throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities: Are you passionate about creating top-notch software applications? Join Pearson as a QA Engineer and be part of a dynamic team that designs and develops applications at scale. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining high-quality software applications built on private and public cloud platforms. Architecting and designing applications by adapting proven industry best practices alongside R&D objectives. Raising the bar on application and infrastructure code quality. Strengthening application and platform security by adopting security best practices. Ensuring compatibility and accessibility conformity along with various non-functional requirements throughout the application lifecycle. Automating functional and other quality tests at different layers of the application to uncover issues as early as possible. Improving the application's ability to continuously integrate and deploy to facilitate frequent and smaller releases with no customer impact. Baking observability into the applications, actively monitoring and resolving issues promptly. Monitoring various performance indicators of the applications and making continuous improvements and optimizations.

Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have:

A bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computing, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of experience in Software Engineering. An up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and new developments in programming, application development, and lifecycle management. A passion for solving problems with innovative and practical solutions. Strong analytical and reasoning skills with the ability to visualize outcomes. Thorough knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Proficiency in at least two high-level programming languages, including Java, and the ability to quickly adopt new languages and techniques. Previous experience with ReactJS and Node. Hands-on experience in frameworks such as SpringBoot and Redux would be beneficial. Previous experience in MongoDB would be an added advantage. Practical experience in cloud environments, preferably in AWS, would be beneficial. Ability to craft quality code and automate various types of tests on application components. Proficiency in monitoring applications, troubleshooting, and fixing application issues. Thorough knowledge of the non-functional requirements of applications such as security, accessibility, compatibility, observability, and availability. Working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment.

Join Pearson and be part of a team that is dedicated to developing innovative solutions and enhancing the digital presence of our applications. Apply now and take your career to the next level!