Job Description 

PMC is one of Pearson’s global technology platforms, globally distributed instances, multi-tenant, driving the digital transformation for eCommerce and web content. PMC currently processes more than 90% of global Pearson eCommerce revenue and serves over 80% of all Pearson web traffic. 

We currently run large content & eCommerce platforms serving the full-stack, but we want to start to move towards the next-generation of architectures – headless, API-first, cloud-native and micro-service based.  Join a high performing team within a highly specialized technology department which focuses on delivery and transformation! 

About the job 

The right person will be 3 to 5 years’ experience in micro services development and AWS cloud. They will contribute to Pearson's technical transformation by developing global capability onto the PMC core technical platform. We are looking for someone with passion for technology and a drive to help us move towards our architectural vision. 

This is a unique opportunity for a keen technologist to help us build something that will directly enhance the lives of millions, by supporting the provision of education on a global scale. 

Key Responsibilities 

Implement, document and unit test complex modules using Java, Spring boot, and node JSEnsure code is of high quality and adheres to non-functional requirements. Follow and contribute to the project's technical best practices and development standards. Contribute towards code reviews and ensure developed code is flexible and reusable. Work with project management and business analysts to manage the flexible scope with business owners. Strong focus on high quality throughout the entire process, working closely with the Quality Assurance stream. Collaborate with Dev ops, Technical Lead, Solutions Architects and Enterprise Architects for aspects related to integration with other system. Support the new architectural vision and help move further customizations to use that pattern. 

 

Skills & Abilities: 

Project Experience with Java, Spring boot, Node JS, Lambda & REST API development Interest in eCommerce with a willingness to learn Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, relational databases, complex integration landscapes & non-functional requirements Experience with troubleshooting, logging, and monitoring tools Excellent communication skills Experience of AWS and microservice architecture.