Software Developer

Role: Software DeveloperDivision : Pearson Assessment Services Location : Rotherham, UK Salary : £40 – 50k, plus on target bonus of 8% About Pearson : Our purpose at Pearson is to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. At the heart of this is a commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful, measurable outcomes. We are the world’s leading learning company. Our ability to help people learn is built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ employees around the world in 70 countries in which we operate are dedicated to doing just that: creating the digital-first, accessible and sustainable learning resources that prepare tens of millions of people each year for a lifetime of learning About Pearson Assessment Services : The Pearson Assessment Services (PAS) team provides assessment services to the UK and international assessment markets, supporting government education departments with project management, operational delivery and technical solutions. We are part of Pearson School Qualifications which supports the curriculum, qualifications and assessments for students in the UK and globally, delivering exams to over million students in over 80 countries annually and operating as a centre of excellence in qualifications and assessment. About you You’ll have prior relevant experience working on full stack development, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and ideally working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban, although this is not essential. Key Skills & Experience Successful completion of software and data services projects, specifically with the use of the Laravel development framework on both front and backend servicesDesign and implementation of DB structures in MySQLCreating technical specifications based on requirements givenEstimation and development following an Agile approachParticipation in regular peer review processesDelivery of complex digital projects to tight deadlinesWorking with a global team of developersAssisting with architectural discussions and plansDesigning software systems for cloud-based architectureWorking with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirementsWorking with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to productionProviding production support to applicationApplying best practices for chosen development platform Desirable Skills & Experience Exposure to Agile development methodology.Very strong experience with PHP and frameworks (Laravel), MySQLAwareness of application architecture in cloud-based environments (AWS)Understanding of key architectural components, such as caches and queuesExperience using Docker and containersProven track record of working in a business systems development project environment from beginning to endGood communication skills both written and verbalTravel may be required in support of projectsStrong knowledge of UI designExperience in the education sector and assessment beneficialExperience of designing large data, high traffic, scalable solutionsExperience of JavaScript and associated frameworks ( especially) highly beneficial Job Location and Hours The role is aligned to our Rotherham office in the UK, working a hour week. All our roles are hybrid working; our current policy requires our team to visit their base office no more than once a week, and with the possibility of occasional business travel to other Pearson sites. Candidates must be a suitable commute from their base office as our office presence policy may change to require more frequent presence in 2024. What to expect from Pearson Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022? 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. Learn more at We value the power of an inclusive culture and also 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 building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.