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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Pearson
- **Location:** Toledo, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Data Processing, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-software-engineer-en-toledo-ID-372573652

## About the Role

Requisitos principales Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field
Proven experience in software engineering principles, development processes, and industry trends for development and QA
Hands?on experience with Python
Proficiency in at least one modern cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Proficiency in software engineering best practices (code review, multi?stage testing, CI/CD)
Experience with scalable development (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem?solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
Experience with data processing (build pipelines, data versioning)
Working experience in Agile practices, product and project management principles
Commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Experience in diverse, remote, asynchronous teams
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Strong communication
Collaborative mindset
Mentoring and leadership
Python
Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
CI/CD

## Description

OverviewIn this Senior Software Engineer role within Pearson's AI Learning Capabilities for English Language Learning, you design and deliver backend systems that fuse AI and LLM capabilities into learning products. You work with cross?functional teams to turn product ideas into scalable, secure services. You'll lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and champion best practices across the SDLC, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement. This is a chance to shape education technology at scale and contribute to a mission?driven team.Responsabilidades Design, implement, and maintain backend components for digital productsCollaborate with cross?functional teams to define objectives and timelinesLead projects and advocate backend best practices, supporting innovationArchitect scalable backend services and APIs, including AI integration and microservices deploymentOperationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure reliability and scalabilityMaintain technical documentation and mentor junior engineersChampion continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and DevOps?aligned practicesEnsure security and compliance in collaboration with relevant teamsStay updated on industry trends and propose improvementsRequisitos principales Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related fieldProven experience in software engineering principles, development processes, and industry trends for development and QAHands?on experience with PythonProficiency in at least one modern cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)Proficiency in software engineering best practices (code review, multi?stage testing, CI/CD)Experience with scalable development (Docker, Kubernetes)Strong problem?solving and analytical skills with attention to detailExperience with data processing (build pipelines, data versioning)Working experience in Agile practices, product and project management principlesCommitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplaceExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levelsExperience in diverse, remote, asynchronous teamsProficiency in written and spoken EnglishStrong communicationCollaborative mindsetMentoring and leadershipPythonCloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)CI/CD


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