Application Engineer

Durham, North Carolina


Employer: Pearson
Industry: ENGINEERING
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

2025 Intern Hire

Associate API Engineer - Global Integrations

Description

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology - and each other to surpass these boundaries - we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

Pearson is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our API team. We take continuous learning to heart. We value positive energy, clear communication, and are committed to building an inclusive environment for people from every background.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop APIs to meet business requirements.
  • Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers for seamless integration.
  • Ensure APIs are robust, scalable, and secure.
  • Implement best practices for API development and maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues.
  • Monitor API performance and optimize as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.
  • Document API designs, implementations, and usage guidelines.
  • Participate in agile development processes.
  • Work with QA teams to ensure high-quality API delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
  • Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap.
  • Assist in the deployment and monitoring of APIs in production environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Willingness to learn and gain exposure to new technologies
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated organization skills, and good critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Extracurricular activities and leadership roles in their respective colleges, universities, or communities

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.

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.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: ENGINEERING

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 16860

Created: 2024-09-14
Reference: fGqn2EJghoyB
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Durham
ZIP: 27703



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