Senior Software Engineer

October 9, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Poznań, Madrid, Poland, Spain

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Description

Senior Software Engineer at Pearson, within the English Language Learning division, joining an international AI organization working on one of its most strategic digital products. The role focuses on designing and delivering intelligent, scalable backend services and APIs, including integrating AI and LLM-based capabilities into real-world learning experiences. Work is weighted toward new feature development with minimal maintenance given the product's early lifecycle, in a full-time hybrid setup based in Poland or Spain.

Responsibilities

Partner with product owners to design, implement, and maintain backend components for digital products
Collaborate in cross-functional teams to define objectives, requirements, and timelines
Lead projects and advocate for backend best practices, supporting strategic and innovation initiatives
Architect scalable backend services and APIs, including AI integration and deployment of microservices
Operationalize AI models with data science teams and ensure system reliability and scalability
Maintain technical documentation and mentor junior engineers
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team
Lead and influence the software development lifecycle following DevOps, Clean Code, and DDD best practices
Ensure security and compliance, working closely with relevant teams
Stay updated on industry trends and recommend processes or technical improvements

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in software engineering principles, development processes, technologies and industry trends for Development and QA
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python
Proficiency in at least one modern cloud environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Proficiency in software engineering best practices: code review, multi-stage testing, CI/CD
Experience with scalable development using Docker and Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Experience with data processing such as building pipelines and data versioning
Working experience in Agile practices and product/project management principles
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in a diverse, remote, asynchronous team
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Proven expertise integrating AI and LLM-based capabilities into real-world products
Highly autonomous professional able to drive work independently and navigate ambiguity

Conditions

Full-time, hybrid role based in Poland or Spain
Collaboration from the Poznań or Madrid office
Workplace type: hybrid
Schedule: full time

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