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Location : Rotherham, Oxford, London or Manchester
Salary : £45 – 55k, plus on target bonus of 8%
About Pearson : Our purpose at Pearson is to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We are committed to sustainable practices and meaningful, measurable outcomes. As the world’s leading learning company, our 20,000+ employees in 70 countries create digital, accessible, and sustainable learning resources that prepare millions for lifelong learning.
About Pearson Assessment Services : The Pearson Assessment Services (PAS) team provides assessment services for the UK and international markets, supporting government education departments with project management, operational delivery, and technical solutions. Part of Pearson School Qualifications, we support curriculum, qualifications, and assessments globally, delivering exams to over a million students annually in more than 80 countries, and are a center of excellence in qualifications and assessment.
About you
You will have significant experience in full stack development, creating solutions that benefit users, ideally within an Agile environment using Scrum or Kanban.
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience with Laravel framework for front and backend development
* Designing and implementing MySQL database structures
* Creating technical specifications based on requirements
* Estimating and developing in Agile projects
* Participating in peer reviews
* Delivering complex digital projects on tight deadlines
* Working with global development teams
* Contributing to architectural discussions and planning
* Designing cloud-based software systems
* Collaborating with product owners and business analysts to refine requirements
* Ensuring application delivery and providing production support
* Applying best practices for development platforms
* Strong PHP, Laravel, and MySQL experience
* Knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS), caches, queues
* Experience with Docker and containerization
* Proven track record in full-cycle business systems development
* Excellent communication skills
* Willingness to travel for projects
* Strong UI design knowledge
* Experience in education and assessment sectors is beneficial
* Designing scalable, high-traffic data solutions
Job Location and Hours
The role is based in Rotherham, London, Oxfordshire, or Manchester, with a 37.5-hour workweek. Our hybrid policy requires visiting the office once a week, with occasional travel to other Pearson sites. Candidates should be within a suitable commute, as office presence policies may increase in 2024.
What to expect from Pearson
Pearson was named one of the top 10 most innovative education companies of 2022. We aim to create vibrant, impactful learning experiences and are transitioning to 100% digital offerings to meet global needs. Our divisions include Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills, and Higher Education, supported by corporate divisions like Digital & Technology, Finance, Marketing, HR, Legal, Strategy, and Direct to Consumer.
We value an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, promotes opportunity, and supports individual growth. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion foster innovation and vibrancy in our workplace.
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