Senior Software Engineer

Pearson
Indianapolis, IN, United States
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Software Quality Code Review Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Data Transmissions Software Debugging Web Development Node.Js Performance Tuning Web Applications
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AWS AppSync Backend Git Deployment Automation Graphql Api Design Domain Driven Design Software Version Control Serverless Computing

Job description

  • Develop and integrate composition layer APIs using GraphQL and AWS AppSync.
  • Work on Node.js modules to build the composition layer component.
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Ensure best practices in CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment and integration.
  • Implement secure and scalable solutions leveraging AWS services.
  • Maintain code quality using version control systems like Git.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications as needed.
  • Work in an agile team environment and participate in code reviews.

Requirements

We are seeking a talented engineer with expertise in modern web development technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Node.js along with strong knowledge of AWS, CI/CD, and GraphQL. This role requires a proactive engineer who can build high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly web applications., * Proficiency in Node.js backend interactions.

  • Experience working with AWS, particularly AWS AppSync would be ideal.
  • Strong knowledge of GraphQL for API development and integration.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
  • Experience with Git for version control.
  • Understanding of performance optimization and data transmission best practices such as compression, etc.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of design systems.
  • Exposure to serverless technologies and domain driven architecture.

About the company

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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