Senior Software Engineer

Pearson VUE

Senior Software Engineer overseeing software architecture and team mentorship. Engaging in hands-on coding while influencing the long-term technical vision for the engineering organization.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPostgresReactRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the architecture and long-term technical roadmap for major areas of our technology stack
Lead and drive the design of complex, scalable systems that meet business needs today and tomorrow
Reduce complexity — consistently find ways to get more done with less by simplifying services, processes, and codebases
Mentor technical leads and senior engineers; multiply team effectiveness through cross-functional facilitation and inclusive decision-making
Act as a technical evangelist — collaborate with executives and stakeholders to align technical and business strategies
Drive innovation in cost-effectiveness, scalability, and engineering productivity across the division
Proactively identify and mitigate technical debt; introduce improvements that raise the quality and velocity of the whole team

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working in software development
Deep expertise in software architecture, system design, and scalability with a strong hands-on background
Proficiency with our core stack: Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, and PostgreSQL
Proven track record of making high-impact technical decisions in complex, production environments
Excellent cross-functional communication — equally effective with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
A track record of mentoring senior engineers and technical leads and elevating the people around you
Strong understanding of security, performance, resilience, and cloud-native design at scale
Continuous learner who stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program

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Hard Skills & Tools

software architecturesystem designscalabilityRuby on RailsReactAWSPostgreSQLtechnical decision-makingcloud-native designsecurity

Soft Skills

mentoringcross-functional communicationinclusive decision-makingteam effectivenessinnovationproactive identificationmitigating technical debtcontinuous learning