Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Location

Haifa (Onsite)

Company

Pearson

About Pearson

Pearson is the world’s leading provider of learning services and materials for higher education institutions and faculties around the globe, operating in over 70 countries.

With a mission to

revolutionize the future of learning and courseware

, Pearson’s Higher Education team is focused on transforming how students engage with content—

developing innovative, consumer-grade digital products

that are intuitive, effective, and accessible.

We move fast

designing, building, testing, and iterating

with agility and purpose.

By putting students at the center of everything we do, we’re creating

cross-platform, mobile-first experiences

and

high-scale web services

that are shaping the future of global education.

Your Role

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing, dynamic team. You will help design and develop

world-class web applications

that are used by millions of learners worldwide.

As a senior team member, you’ll work in a fast-paced, agile environment and take a leading role in product design and full-cycle software development, from idea to global launch.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly web applications
• Build scalable backend services and APIs
• Contribute to product architecture and drive technical decisions
• Collaborate closely with product, UX, and QA teams
• Work in a fast, iterative environment with real-time user feedback
• Mentor team members and promote software development best practices

What We’re Looking For

Required

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or a related field
• 4–6+ years of hands-on experience in frontend or full stack web development
• Deep expertise in JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular, and state management (e.g., Redux)
• Strong command of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Solid experience with CSS-in-JS, SASS/SCSS, or other modular styling systems
• Experience working with and evolving design systems and component libraries
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, lazy loading, bundle size management
• Experience with responsive design, cross-browser testing, and mobile-first development
• Experience with backend technologies like Node.js, Python, or Java
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and service-oriented architecture
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience working with MySQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong grasp of modern web architecture and performance optimization
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and sense of ownership

Nice to Have

• Exposure to server-side rendering or frameworks like Next.js
• Familiarity with frontend testing tools such as Jest, Testing Library, Cypress
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to mobile web or hybrid app development

Why Join Us

• Work on products with real impact—millions of users globally
• Join a startup-like culture within a global leader
• Collaborate with a tight-knit, talented team
• Shape the future of digital education

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