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Pearson

Software Engineer III

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Hoboken, New Jersey 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $100K - $130K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ August 31st, 2026
Golang Node.js GraphQL

Edtech.com's Summary

Pearson is hiring a Software Engineer III to develop scalable, accessible, and high-performance web applications using modern technologies such as Node.js, GoLang, React, TypeScript, and GraphQL. The role involves building and maintaining frontend applications, integrating APIs with AWS services, optimizing performance, ensuring CI/CD best practices, and adhering to accessibility standards.

Highlights
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance frontend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
  • Build and integrate composition layer APIs using GraphQL and AWS AppSync.
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
  • Leverage AWS services (Lambda, AppSync) for secure and scalable solutions.
  • Maintain code quality using Git and participate in agile team code reviews.
  • Experience required: minimum 4 years development with Node.js, React, TypeScript, AWS, GraphQL, CI/CD, Git, and accessibility standards compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered IDEs like Cursor.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture, serverless technologies, and front-end performance optimization.
  • Compensation range: $100,000 - $130,000 with eligibility for annual incentives; benefits details available online.

Software Engineer III Full Description

Software Engineer III

We are seeking a talented individual who will focus on building scalable, accessible, and high-performing user-friendly web applications in modern web development technologies. The ideal candidate should possess expertise and hands-on experience on Node.js, GoLang, React, TypeScript, GraphQL along with strong knowledge on AWS (Lambda, AppSync) and DevOps principles. The ideal candidate should also possess knowledge on AI with hands-on-experience on using AI-Powered IDEs such as Cursor.

This role aligns to industry level titles such as Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineer III, Senior Application Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance frontend applications using Node, TypeScript and React.

  • 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.

  • Ensure web applications are accessible and comply with accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA, etc.).

Required Experience and Skills:

  • A minimum experience of 4 years in hands-on-development.

  • Strong experience in Node.js, React and TypeScript.

  • Experience working with AWS, particularly AWS AppSync/Lambda.

  • Strong knowledge of GraphQL for API development and integration.

  • Experience working with AI-Powered IDEs such as Cursor.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.

  • Experience with Git for version control.

  • Understanding of performance optimization and front-end best practices.

  • Understanding of microservices architecture and serverless technologies.

  • Experience in implementing accessibility best practices and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

  • Ability to learn fast, work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

  • Knowledge of UI/UX principles and design systems

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 minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $130,000.

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

Applications will be accepted through 21st of September. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

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 [email protected].


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