Senior Software Engineer

Pearson • Hoboken, NJ

4d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with strong experience across frontend and backend development to build and maintain scalable, high-performance, cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically versatile, and comfortable working across the stack—from modern React-based user interfaces to backend services and AWS infrastructure.

Requirements

• Strong experience with React and TypeScript for frontend development.
• Backend development experience in Java (Spring Boot), Python, and/or Go.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS/SNS, AppSync, DynamoDB, and Step Functions.
• Experience designing and integrating REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience using Git and modern version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and secure application design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with serverless and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and design systems.
• Experience with event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using React and TypeScript.
• Build and optimize backend services using Java (Spring Boot), Python, and/or Go.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL services, including composition/BFF layers.
• Build and manage cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS/SNS, AppSync, DynamoDB, and Step Functions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Design and manage infrastructure using CloudFormation (Infrastructure as Code).
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using AWS CloudWatch.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG, ARIA) and frontend best practices.
• Collaborate with product, design, and platform teams in an agile development environment.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed