Software Engineer III

Pearson VUE

. Develop deep knowledge of assigned state or customer programs, including requirements, contractual commitments, technical solutions, integrations, configurations, and operational processes .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating customer requirements into technical solutions, with a strong focus on system integration, data flows, and operational processes. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and enhance customer solutions.

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Software Engineering ExperienceAPI IntegrationTechnical SupportCloud-Based SystemsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

System DiagramsIntegration FlowsData FlowsTechnical DocumentationTroubleshootingSoftware ApplicationsEnterprise TechnologiesIntegration TestingIncident ResponseCustomer Implementations

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical CuriosityCollaborationCustomer-Facing SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

APIsCloud PlatformsLogging ToolsMonitoring ToolsIdentity and Access Management

Industry Keywords

Enterprise TechnologyEducation TechnologyGovernmentLarge-Scale AssessmentRFPsProposalsSolution EngineeringImplementationDelivery Functions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop deep knowledge of assigned state or customer programs, including requirements, contractual commitments, technical solutions, integrations, configurations, and operational processes
Build and maintain an end-to-end understanding of customer solutions across test administration, test delivery, scoring, reporting, data exchange, identity, infrastructure, and external integrations
Translate customer, RFP, and contractual requirements into technical requirements, solution approaches, validation criteria, and delivery considerations
Create and maintain system diagrams, integration flows, data flows, and other technical documentation
Explain and demonstrate Pearson's technology capabilities to customers and internal stakeholders
Participate in customer technical discussions, demonstrations, integration reviews, solution workshops, and RFP or proposal activities
Provide hands-on technical support during implementation, integration testing, readiness activities, administration windows, production events, and customer escalations
Investigate technical issues across systems by analyzing configurations, APIs, integrations, data flows, logs, and system behavior
Partner across Engineering, Product, Quality Engineering, Implementation, Operations, Support, Security, and Infrastructure to resolve technical issues and delivery risks
Support end-to-end validation that systems, integrations, and operational processes meet customer requirements and commitments
Identify technical gaps, dependencies, risks, and product limitations, and help ensure they are addressed
Apply lessons from implementations, incidents, and customer feedback to improve products, documentation, processes, and future customer solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 to 3 years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, technical support, quality engineering, or another hands-on technology discipline, or equivalent experience building, testing, integrating, or operating software systems
Practical experience with software applications, APIs, integrations, data flows, cloud-based systems, or related enterprise technologies
Experience troubleshooting technical issues using structured problem-solving and technical evidence
Ability to read technical documentation and create or interpret system diagrams, integration flows, and data flows
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
Strong technical curiosity, problem-solving skills, and interest in understanding how complex systems work together
Ability to collaborate across technical, product, implementation, and operational teams
Interest in working directly with customers and developing confidence in customer-facing technical discussions and demonstrations
Preferred: experience with APIs, cloud platforms, identity and access management, logging and monitoring tools, or distributed applications
Preferred: experience supporting customer implementations, integration testing, production systems, incident response, or technical escalations
Preferred: experience in enterprise technology, education technology, government, or large-scale assessment
Preferred: exposure to RFPs, proposals, product management, solution engineering, implementation, or delivery functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program
Benefits offered by Pearson (details referenced via a benefits link)