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Pearson

Full Stack Web Engineer

🇺🇸 Hoboken, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $120K - $140K

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ August 14th, 2025

Node.js NoSQL Python

Edtech.com's Summary

Pearson is hiring a Full Stack Web Engineer. The role involves developing scalable, user-centric web applications by writing frontend code with React and building backend APIs using Node.js or Python. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams and apply agile practices to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Highlights
  • Build responsive features using React or similar frameworks
  • Develop and maintain backend APIs with Node.js or Python
  • Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams
  • Participate in agile development: standups, code reviews, sprints
  • Write clean, maintainable, and documented code
  • Require 1-3 years of web development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, HTML, CSS, and responsive design
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
  • Preferred skills include TypeScript, frontend tooling (Webpack, Vite), database basics, Git, and QA practices
  • Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 plus eligibility for annual incentives

Full Stack Web Engineer Full Description

Full Stack Web Engineer

Hoboken, NJ
Workplace Type: On-site
  • Job: Engineering
  • Schedule: FULL_TIME
  • Req ID: 20717

We’re looking for a motivated Full Stack Web Engineer to join our dynamic development team. You’ll be involved in building scalable, user-focused web applications that are used by learners around the world.

In this role, you’ll contribute across the tech stack—writing clean, modern frontend code and building backend APIs—while learning from experienced engineers and growing your technical skills.

What You’ll Do
  • Build responsive, user-friendly features with React or similar frameworks
  • Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js or Python
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to deliver quality experiences
  • Participate in agile development practices (standups, code reviews, sprints)
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and architecture

What We’re Looking For

Required:
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 1–3 years of experience in web development
  • Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Knowledge in JavaScript frameworks like React
  • Basic understanding of backend technologies such as Node.js or Python
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON
  • Some experience with HTML, CSS, and responsive design
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Passion for learning and solving problems in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong communication skills and a growth mindset

Nice to Have:
  • Exposure to TypeScript and modern frontend tooling (e.g., Webpack, Vite)
  • Basic knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Experience working with Git and GitHub
  • Interest in testing and quality assurance practices

Candidates local to Hoboken, NJ are highly preferred.

Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The full-time salary range is between $120,000 - $140,000

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here .

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Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Engineering
Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

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