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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Pearson
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, AWS AppSync, Backend, Git, Deployment Automation, Graphql, Api Design, Domain Driven Design, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d616c75544410e9b

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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