Senior Front-end Engineer (eCommerce)

Do you have a passion for education? Not just education but education on a global scale.

PMC (Pearson’s Marketing Cloud) is one of Pearson’s global technology platforms that processes more than 90% of Pearson global eCommerce revenue and serves over 75% of all Pearson web traffic.

We need a Senior Front End Engineer who brings technical gravitas, thought leadership and a passion for technology! Be part of developing and implementing initiatives that improve innovation in a constantly evolving eCommerce and web content space.

We currently run a large eCommerce platform serving the full-stack and are moving towards the next-generation of eCommerce 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 a high performing Engineer with experience building complex React-based applications and a UI ninja. 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.

As a Senior Front-End Engineer, you will:

• Cross-collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, designers and QA in an autonomous, supportive team environment

• Implement, document and unit test React single page applications, ensuring code is of high quality and adheres to non-functional requirements

• Design and evolve UI component libraries that help us iterate on product quickly

• Help define and drive strategy for React and Next.js application development within the department

• Coach and mentor junior members of the team towards best practices in UI code patterns

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve UI/UX issues

• Planning and effort estimation

• Willing to learn and work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) & SAP Commerce

About you

• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent, with strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills

• 5 years with deep JavaScript knowledge, writing maintainable, reusable code

• 5 years HTML/CSS/LESS experience, including concepts like cross-browser support, responsive design, accessibility, and using the latest web standards and methodologies

• Strong experience developing React and Next.js applications

• Experience working with RESTful APIs

• Experience of Node.js, including experience of SSR for SEO and performance purposes (desirable)

• Willingness to work closely with UX and designers communicating the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

• Ability to debug and resolve cross-browser/platform issues

• Good knowledge and understanding of design principles and patterns

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or SAP Commerce is a plus

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.

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Job: ENGINEERING

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 15899