Software Engineer - Full Stack Development

Pearson is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer - Full Stack Development with expertise in system integrations. In this role, you'll lead the end-to-end development and integration of critical systems, such as Workday with Credly. This position combines full-stack application development with API integration, ensuring smooth credentialing workflows and robust platform connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack solutions to support integration between systems like Workday (HRIS/LMS) and Credly (credentialing platform).
• Build secure APIs, web services, and user-facing components to support automation and credential issuance.
• Develop middleware or microservices where necessary for data transformation, validation, and integration orchestration.
• Set up and manage authentication methods such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and API Key-based authentication.
• Analyze integration requirements, create technical designs, and implement scalable, reusable modules.
• Implement front-end interfaces, admin dashboards, or monitoring tools related to credential and badge management, if required.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Learning & Development teams, and external vendors to gather requirements and deliver integration solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation for system architecture, APIs, data flows, and integration patterns.
• Ensure security, data privacy, and compliance best practices are incorporated into all integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data synchronization, credential issuance, and integration errors.
• Stay updated on platform enhancements and adjust solutions accordingly.

Required Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of full-stack development experience (front-end and back-end), preferably in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, Node.js, or similar.
• Strong front-end development skills using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, webhooks, JSON, XML, and secure API development.