TECHNICAL LEAD ENGINEER - FULLSTACK

Role.
Tech Lead - Software Engineer (Full-stack) Company.
Pearson Division.
English Language Learning Location.
Madrid, Spain (Remote or Hybrid*) *If you live in Madrid, you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we a have a remote / hybrid working model policy in place! About Pearson At Pearson, we are committed to a world that is always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible.
We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better.
With a rich heritage that combines 150 years of experience in publishing with the latest learning technology and digital services, we help people learn whatever, wherever and however they choose.
Role Overview The English Language Learning (ELL) division of Pearson is looking for a talented and motivated professional to join our growing organization as Technical Lead - Software Engineer.
In this exciting role you will be responsible for leading, mentoring and coaching your team members.
You will also be responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and automated testing as a key member of a high-performing team.
You will use industry best practices while producing high-quality solutions in an agile environment.
You will understand the needs of our users and anticipate, innovate, and ideate with our product teams.
You will be essential in ensuring the team's success; working closely as a 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.
The Team This position is on a team that develops and maintains client and candidate-facing web, desktop and mobile assessment delivery and automated scoring solutions that are designed to serve a global user base.
We deliver and score millions of language assessments annually across a wide range of industries.
We also offer API products that integrate and support several client applications and platforms to support our customers’ diverse workflows.
There is a continuous stream of complex and challenging work with a direct impact on the candidate's experience.
We are looking for passionate and driven technologists who flourish in a highly collaborative environment where they can think creatively, challenge the status quo, lead the change and innovate both products and processes.
You will be surrounded by like-minded people in a highly collaborative team environment.
The Technical Lead - Software Engineer will.
Mentor and train the team members being driven by a continuous improvement mindset.
Baking Observability into the applications actively monitoring and resolving issues promptly.
Work in an agile engineering team writing maintainable and scalable code for software components and influencing team decisions.
Analyse, design, develop, and test software components and applications for one of the largest digital assessment providers in the world.
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 difficult problems.
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.
Monitoring various performance indicators of the applications and making continuous improvements and optimizations.
Drive continuous improvement of software quality, customer experience, and maintainability of products/features.
Actively collaborate with others within and outside of the team Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent technology discipline Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in leading engineering teams.
Experience taking a lead role developing complex software systems that have successfully been delivered to customers A high-quality bar; unit testing, code reviews, test automation tools, continuous integration & deployment.
Extensive professional software development experience in an Agile environment.
Proven track record of experience with customer-facing Web Application design/development.
Full stack experience.
Java, Spring Framework, Javascript, Typescript, NodeJS, React, React Native, NoSQL, SQL, HTML5, CSS3 Experience using AWS technologies at scale in a production environment such as API Gateway, SQS, SNS.
Wide experience with Non-functional requirements such as Responsive Web Design, Accessibility, Security, I18N, Performance and/or Scalability Knowledge of application servers, SOA, automation tools and build tools (Yarn, npm, or similar).
Experience with HTTP/2, PWA, Serverless, Microservices, CI/CD, and cross-platform development Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior management to collect requirements, describe software product features, deliver technical designs, and documentation.
Strong business and technical vision Pearson’s 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 Development and training.
a wide access to internal learning platforms and development plan Diversity.
At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging.
We promote a culture wheredifferences 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 - Pearson Recruitment What to expect from Pearson Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of ? 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.
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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.
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People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
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TECHNOLOGY Organization.
English Language Learning Schedule.
FULL_TIME Workplace Type.
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