At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented teams who make it all possible. From virtual classrooms to an AI-powered calculus tutor, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it's one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe.

We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology-and each other to surpass these boundaries-we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global, large and small.

YOUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

As a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), you'll be part of a team of people responsible for running some of Pearson's most critical systems at a massive scale. Since you'll be joining an existing team of SREs you'll have plenty of space and opportunities to get familiar with our tech, so there's no need to immediately have the answer to every question. In this role, you will continue developing the skills necessary to help us deliver our products reliably, securely, cost-effectively, and with maximum performance.

At Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning, which begins with providing you with the resources you need to own and drive your learning and career development including:

• Access to an extensive library of synchronous and asynchronous courses and industry certifications
• Mentoring and career coaching
• Collaborating with industry experts in a variety of technology domains
• Opportunities like our Imagineers program that give you leadership experience and executive-level visibility while you solve some of Pearson's most complex and interesting business challenges

You are responsible for:

• Working in an Agile team environment, where team members collaborate on strategies that lead to continuous improvement.
• Be a model and mentor for writing well-architected, well-tested and easy to understand services using software engineering methodologies (e.g., Infrastructure as Code, continuous integration and delivery, architecture reviews, etc.)
• Database administration with focus on data security and reliability. Focused knowledge of how to fix or restore data access when problems occur. Performance tuning of database systems.
• Developing tools that proactively automate away painful manual tasks and toil.
• Employing observability platforms to collect, monitor, and analyze system metrics to maintain and improve the health of our systems.
• Participating in the team on-call rotation to ensure our customers are given the best experience possible.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years prior experience in architecting cloud-based solutions on AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Prior experience in managing cloud infrastructure in AWS
• Must have experience with coding languages used in an SRE/Operations engineering context (e.g. Python, Go, Bash, Ruby, etc.)
• An appetite for the automation and streamlining of tasks
• Experience in a production environment supporting mission-critical applications desired.
• Knowledge of standard production practices including change management desired.
• A drive to learn and apply peer feedback.
• BS or AAS degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving systems engineering (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent practical experience.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racistcompany in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.

Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 6740