SENIOR JAVA DEVELOPER
About Us
Pearson VUE, a global leader in electronic testing, delivers high-stakes certification, licensure, and admissions exams that help people advance in technology, government, and professional careers.
The Opportunity
We're seeking a Senior Java Developer who is passionate about building robust, high-quality solutions in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment. You'll join a team that juggles multiple priorities, expects technical discipline, and values people who make everything they touch better. You'll work on complex projects in a challenging environment, including areas such as capacity, finance, and registrations. This role demands strong, hands-on Java experience, clear communication, and a mindset for continuous improvement and leadership growth. Our teams thrive on complex challenges, innovation, and a culture that values fun, flexibility, and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Design and deliver mission-critical applications using modern Java and cloud technologies, collaborating with architects and leads to ensure scalability, security, and performance
- Lead by example in code quality, testing, and agile practices, championing CI/CD and DevOps best practices
- Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews, driving technical vision and process improvement
- Take ownership of features from concept to production, ensuring reliability and maintainability
- Communicate effectively across technical and business teams
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and solve complex technical challenges
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years of strong, hands-on Java development experience in challenging environments, including modern Java (11 or 17) and ability to maintain legacy Java 8 with Swing
- Experience with relational databases, RESTful APIs, and frameworks like Spring and Angular
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with messaging systems (Azure Service Bus) and distributed architectures
- Real-world expertise in JVM tuning, performance optimization, and profiling tools\
- Demonstrated experience applying AI tools to improve development, testing, and support
- Hands-on experience implementing security standards and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, OWASP) and remediating critical vulnerabilities
- Strong grasp of OOAD, design patterns, agile methodologies, and software architecture
- Continuous learning mindset with a history of applying new technologies effectively
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- High standards for code quality, testing, and supportability
- Self-starter who takes initiative and knows when to communicate
- Growth mindset and ownership, eager to learn and take on increasing responsibility, with potential to grow into an architect or technical lead
- Experience with distributed systems, DevOps, and tools such as Gradle, Splunk, NewRelic, Active Directory
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools and cloud certifications (Azure or AWS)
Who Thrives Here
- Genuine, positive people who want to learn, grow, and help others do the same
- Developers who take pride in their work, seek feedback, and strive for excellence
- Team players who value fun, flexibility, high expectations, and collaboration
Applications will be accepted through 1/20/2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $120,000 - $145,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
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.
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Job: Engineering
Job Family: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 21996
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