Skills and Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar software engineering role

• 9+ years of experience managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitLab a plus)

• Ability to write code and scripts

• Proficient building large scale CI/CD pipelines

• Proficient at building infrastructure with AWS

• Experience with building infrastructure as a code, preferably Terraform

• Proficient at git and git workflows

• Experience developing engineering applications for a large corporation

• Working knowledge of monitoring databases, preferably Cassandra

• Experience being a part of Agile/Scrum environment is a plus

• Team player, problem solver, good communicator with a desire to deliver meaningful features, get along with others, and have fun

• BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field is a plus

Objectives of this Role

• Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure

• Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes

• Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats

• Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and ‘fixes’

• Working with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended

• Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers

• Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines

• Build tools to reduce errors and improve customer experience

• Develop software to integrate with internal back-end systems

• Perform root cause analysis for production errors

• Investigate and resolve technical issues

• Develop scripts to automate visualization

• Design procedures for system troubleshooting and maintenance

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.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Higher Education

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 15650