Software Engineer III

Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: English Language Learning

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: El Cairo

Req ID: 23738

Are you passionate about AI and Education?

We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our international AI organization inside the English Language Learning division as a Software Engineering Manager to lead one of the most critical products in the company.

In Pearson English Language Learning we aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn, assess and improve English language skills. Our main focus is to deliver our promise to committed learners from around the world, who want to reach their full potential through learning English.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver software and data services projects using modern technologies

• Develop across front and back end using Laravel (PHP framework)

• Design and implement MySQL database structures

• Produce technical specifications from requirements

• Work in an Agile environment (estimation, sprint delivery)

• Participate in peer code reviews

• Deliver complex digital projects to tight deadlines

• Collaborate with global engineering teams

• Contribute to architecture discussions and system design

• Build cloud-based solutions (AWS)

• Write high-quality, maintainable code aligned to modern standards

Essential:

• Strong PHP (Laravel) and MySQL experience

• Understanding of cloud architecture (AWS)

• Experience with caching, queues, and system design components

• Familiarity with Docker

• Experience delivering end-to-end development projects

• Exposure to Agile methodologies

• Strong communication skills (clear English required)

Desirable:

• JavaScript frameworks (especially Vue.js)

• UI design knowledge

• Experience with high-traffic, scalable systems

• Background in education/assessment sector

• Experience working on legacy systems and within international organisations

• Computer Science degree

Your are a good fit if you are:

• Comfortable working in complex, enterprise environments

• Able to balance modernisation with legacy systems

• Strong communicator with global team experience

• Demonstrates ownership across full project lifecycle

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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 actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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.

Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type:

Req ID: 23738