Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Front-end

Department: English Language Learning

Location: Madrid or Spain, hybrid*

*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 1844 and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market. Our 20,000+ 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 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 - Front-end 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 - Front-end will play a key role in shaping the future of technology and innovation in ELL.

In this role, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and automated testing of front-end solutions as a key member of a high-performing, experienced team. You will use industry best practices while producing high-quality front-end solutions in an agile environment. You will understand the needs of our users and anticipate, innovate, and ideate with our product teams. You will play an essential. You will be essential in ensuring the team's success; working closely as a technical mentor, reviewing their work, and supporting them to produce their best work across a diverse set of areas, including assessment delivery, scoring technology and services, infrastructure, identity management and e-commerce. You will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical applications, as necessary. 

Key Responsibilities:

Analyse, design, develop, and test front-end 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 code for front-end 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 software that impacts our customers. Use technology to solve complex front-end 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 front-end 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.

Requirements:

Extensive professional front-end development experience in an Agile environment.

Proven track record of experience with customer-facing Web Application design and development.

Well-rounded front-end engineering skills with experience in:

Frontend Technologies: Angular 13 + TypeScript, React + Redux + Material UI (MUI) + TypeScript, React Native, Electron. Testing Tools: Chai + Mocha, Karma and Jasmine. APIs and HTTP Clients: Axios. Additional Technologies: Docker, Selenium, Sonar, CI/CD, and cross-platform development.

Database experience is a plus (MongoDB, SQL).

Experience with build tools (Yarn, npm, or similar).

Familiarity with AWS technologies for frontend applications.

High-quality standards; unit testing, code reviews, test automation tools, continuous integration & deployment, and a preference for agile methods.

Knowledge of front-end 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 Responsive Web Design, Accessibility, Security, I18N, Performance, and/or Scalability / high availability / high traffic web services.

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 where differences 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