Software Developer

Full Stack Web Engineer- Israel, Haifa

Pearson is the world leading provider of learning services and materials for higher education institutes and faculties around the globe. The company is a global giant, operating in more than 70 countries.

With a goal to disrupt and revolutionize Higher Education, Pearson has recently started a technology and Product development hub in Haifa, Israel. The new center is led by a group of serial entrepreneurs with a “can build everything, can do everything” DNA. We design, develop and launch quickly, test and run quick iterations.

We are focused on students as our customers, developing innovative, online, consumer-grade products and services. We aim for a global impact and launch cross platform, web and mobile systems.

While joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop products and technologies that will change how people learn worldwide. You will work in a small team environment and create high scale products, mobile apps and web services for a very large user community around the world. The products you’ll work on, the code you’ll write, will be used by millions of users worldwide, immediately.

We are hiring a Full Stack Web Engineer to join our growing team in Haifa. This position presents a unique opportunity to play a leading role in designing and developing web-based applications

To be successful in this essential role you must have the desire and ability to learn new techniques and share your knowledge. You need to demonstrate a passion for software development, software craftsmanship, and ability to perform in a quick-pace, agile, dynamic work environment and become a part of a very talented team

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

• 3-5 years of professional experience building responsive, beautiful, user-friendly web applications

• Experience with one of the main JavaScript frameworks and client-side state management, such as React, Angular, Redux.

• Experience in building backend services and web API’s using: Node, Python, Java

• Knowledge in cloud technologies such AWS / Azure

• Experience in MySQL and No-SQL databases

• Thorough understanding of architectural and implementation principles for web app and services development

• Ability to work in a quick paced, dynamic environment and a strong sense of project ownership

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and graphical

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What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All 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 strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

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 ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Direct to Consumer

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 15186