Senior Software Engineer

Pearson VUE

. Lead design and implementation for complex software components, services, and platforms .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design and implementation of complex software systems, with a strong focus on cloud-native environments, software architecture, and technical leadership. Proven ability to mentor engineers, communicate technical concepts effectively, and drive best practices in software development and deployment.

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Cloud-Native EnvironmentsTechnical LeadershipSoftware ArchitectureAgile EngineeringCI/CD Workflows

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Hard Skills

.NET / C#AngularMicrosoft AzureKubernetesMicrosoft SQL ServerRelational DatabasesAI-Assisted Development ToolsPerformance EngineeringAccessibility ComplianceWCAG Standards

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentorship

Tools & Technologies

DevOps WorkflowsObservabilityAutomation

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentDistributed SystemsEnterprise ApplicationsTechnical DebtRoot-Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAzureCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMS SQL ServerSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design and implementation for complex software components, services, and platforms
Drive technical decision-making for major features and engineering initiatives
Influence software architecture, design patterns, and engineering standards
Lead technical design sessions and contribute to architectural discussions
Mentor and coach engineers through design reviews, code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance
Participate in interviews to assess and hire engineering talent
Communicate technical direction, tradeoffs, and risks to stakeholders
Design and deliver enterprise-scale, secure, maintainable, and scalable software solutions
Evaluate design alternatives balancing value, risk, performance, and maintainability
Lead complex troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for critical production issues
Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, reliability concerns, and operational risk
Champion best practices across testing, automation, deployment, observability, and security
Partner with Quality Engineering to advance quality-by-design and automation
Support release planning, deployment, and operational readiness
Contribute to roadmap planning, technical estimation, and platform modernization
Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Product Architects, Quality Engineering, and DevOps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of professional software development experience
Demonstrated experience leading the design and delivery of complex, distributed systems
Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship within Agile engineering teams
Experience designing and operating within cloud-native environments
Direct experience with .NET / C#, Angular, Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Microsoft SQL Server, relational databases, and AI-assisted development tools preferred; comparable languages, frameworks, and toolsets considered
Strong software design and system architecture skills
Experience building highly available and scalable enterprise applications
Experience with cloud-based DevOps workflows, CI/CD, application security, observability, and performance engineering
Experience mentoring engineers and raising engineering capability
Familiarity with LLMs / ML concepts and practical use of AI-assisted development tools preferred
Experience supporting accessibility compliance and WCAG standards preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including explaining technical tradeoffs to non-technical audiences
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not anticipated for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive program
Benefits offered by Pearson (specific benefits linked separately)