Associate Software Engineer – AZ

**Associate Software Engineer – AZ**

**Description**

At **Pearson** , we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always reexamining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe.

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.

**Come check us out. What big idea will you help us launch?**

**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkyK4aaYzpc**

The Learning Services team is looking for an exceptional **Associate Software Engineer** this summer that has passion for their craft and a hunger to learn.

We are looking for someone that will contribute to the team by crafting top-notch code, refining requirements, executing comprehensive developer testing, and otherwise supporting, maintaining, and helping monitor our production environments. This includes fixing defects and performing troubleshooting tasks for customer issues. You will develop new features for one of Pearson’s top mainstream products. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are crucial, as well as strong teamwork values.

**What you will be doing as your key responsibilities…**

+ Work with analysts, developers and SQE to define and refine development requirements

+ Contribute as an Agile team member toward defining and achieving iteration goals

+ Support existing software and customer infrastructure

+ Design and develop robust, commercial-quality product solutions

+ Plan and communicate effectively

+ Demonstrate a passion for software development and high quality code

+ Show a desire and ability to learn new techniques and share knowledge in a small-team environment

**Qualifications**

**What we are looking for…**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred

+ Java, mobile, web development, web services, C#/.NET, Spring, Angular, Node skills are preferred and a plus!

+ Working knowledge and understanding of Agile development methodologies

+ Ability to work in a quick paced, dynamic environment

+ Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

+ Desire to learn and a need to excel!

+ Experience with online educational applications is an extra plus!

**Pearson** fuels the growing demand for effective education and high-quality information in the global knowledge economy, and share a common goal: to help people get on in their lives through education. For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

**Pearson** is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

**Primary Location: ** US-AZ-Chandler

**Other Locations** US-MA-Boston

**Work Locations: ** US-AZ-Chandler-3075 West Ray 3075 W Ray Rd Park at San Tan Chandler 85226

**Job: ** Technology

**Organization: ** North America

**Employee Status: ** Regular Employee

**Job Type: ** Standard

**Shift: ** Day Job

**Job Posting: ** Mar 27, 2017