We’re looking for a motivated Full Stack Web Engineer to join our dynamic development team. You’ll be involved in building scalable, user-focused web applications that are used by learners around the world.

In this role, you’ll contribute across the tech stack—writing clean, modern frontend code and building backend APIs—while learning from experienced engineers and growing your technical skills.

What You’ll Do

Build responsive, user-friendly features with React or similar frameworks

Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js or Python

Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver quality experiences

Participate in agile development practices (standups, code reviews, sprints)

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and architecture

What We’re Looking For

Required:

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

1–3 years of experience in web development

Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript

Knowledge in JavaScript frameworks like React

Basic understanding of backend technologies such as Node.js or Python

Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON

Some experience with HTML, CSS, and responsive design

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Passion for learning and solving problems in a collaborative team environment

Strong communication skills and a growth mindset

Nice to Have:

Exposure to TypeScript and modern frontend tooling (e.g., Webpack, Vite)

Basic knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL)

Experience working with Git and GitHub

Interest in testing and quality assurance practices

Candidates local to Hoboken, NJ are highly preferred.

Applications will be accepted through August 15. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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 $120,000 - $140,000

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

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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: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 20717

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