Software Engineer III

About UK Assessment & Qualifications

We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in‑house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on‑prem to cloud‑based, cost‑effective, scalable and resilient services.

About the Job

As a Software Engineer III, you will design, build, and maintain robust software solutions using .NET as your primary technology and React as your secondary focus. You’ll leverage cloud platforms and containerisation tools to deliver scalable, high‑quality products. Your work will directly impact the reliability, performance, and user experience of our digital offerings, supporting learners and educators worldwide.

About you

We’d expect that you can demonstrate delivery of several business‑critical projects as a full‑stack developer, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
• Build and support user interfaces with React, integrating seamlessly with backend systems.
• Leverage AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker to deliver cloud‑native, containerised solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Analyse and optimise application performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to software quality through thorough testing, code reviews, and lifecycle management.
• Architect and implement microservices, RESTful/GraphQL APIs and event‑driven systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement.
• Document all work using required standards, methods, and tools.

Key Skills & Experience

• Building backend services and Web APIs using C# with .NET.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, Terraform, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and system integration.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivering practical, innovative solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in TDD, CI/CD, containerisation (Docker), and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and unit testing.
• Providing production support.
• Designing highly performant systems.
• Understanding modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures.
• Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure applications are successfully delivered to production.
• Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases.

Desirable Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Solutions Architect Expert).
• Experience developing shared libraries or reusable components is a plus.
• Familiarity with backend integration, cloud platforms, and containerisation.
• ReactJS.
• Terraform.
• Docker and containers.
• Single‑page web applications using React.
• NodeJS.

Job Location and Hours

The role is aligned to our Hellaby, Rotherham office, which is located at Junction 1 of the M18. We work a 37.5‑hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. All our roles are hybrid working; for this role, that means working from the Hellaby office 3 days a week. Occasional business travel to other Pearson sites may also be required.

Benefits

• 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days).
• Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age.
• Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests.
• Stock/share purchase options.
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies.
• An employee well‑being assistance programme.
• Cycle to work programme, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.

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, colour, 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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.