Company Overviewe Dynamic Learning is celebrating 18 years of serving educators.Founded by a classroom teacher, we're on a mission to empower educators with accessible and equitable resources, guiding students on their journey to life after graduation. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and programs that facilitate student exploration of interests, career options, and skill acquisition through Career and Technical Education (CTE). We prioritize quality and the development of vital life readiness skills, including interpersonal communication and financial literacy.Our commitment to fostering exploration starts early, with resources tailored to middle school students. Our rich courseware catalog and Learning Blade resource have a proven track record of expanding STEM, computer science, and career interest and awareness.As the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, we offer a vast catalog of over 250 courses spanning grades 6-12. Our CTE pathway curriculum aligns to 14 career clusters, preparing students for nearly 100 industry certifications. To help bring our curriculum to learners, we provide professional development as well as virtual instructional services, supported by certified teachers, that facilitate personalized learning.e Dynamic Learning doesn't stop at coursework alone. We are passionate about helping students grow their skills through experiential learning through our Knowledge Matters virtual simulation instructional materials and projects. Our simulations are true hands-on learning in a virtual environment.We take pride in the fact that our solutions and services are designed to empower educators and students alike, enabling them to take a transformative journey of exploration, engage in learning, and participate in real-world experiences.In July 2025, e Dynamic Learning was acquired by Pearson Education Inc., the world's leading learning company.Role OverviewIn this role, you will report directly to the Director of Engineering and operate as a Principal Engineer across all engineering teams.This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role focused on improving engineering effectiveness, accelerating delivery, and ensuring technical excellence across the organization. You will not be embedded within a single team; instead, you will work across teams on the most critical initiatives, complex technical challenges,



and architectural decisions.You will partner closely with Engineering Managers, Technical Leads, Product, and Dev Ops to ensure we are building scalable, maintainable, and high-quality systems that support e Dynamic Learning's growth.ResponsibilitiesProvide hands-on technical leadership across multiple teams, focusing on high-impact initiatives and critical path workUnblock complex technical challenges that span systems, teams, or domainsLead and contribute to architecture and system design decisions, ensuring scalability, simplicity, and long-term maintainabilityConduct deep code reviews and set a high bar for engineering quality, performance, and reliabilityIdentify and prevent overengineering, promoting pragmatic and efficient solutionsDrive technical consistency and best practices across teams (design patterns, standards, tooling)Partner with the Engineering Manager and Tech Leads to support delivery without taking on people management responsibilitiesContribute directly to code when needed, especially in high-risk or high-priority areasMentor and guide senior engineers and technical leads through coaching, design discussions, and knowledge sharingImprove overall engineering effectiveness, including development workflows, system reliability, and scalabilityQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience15+ years of experience building and scaling full-stack applicationsProven experience operating at a staff or principal level, influencing multiple teams or large systemsDeep expertise in Node.Js and Type Script, with broader experience in several languages and programming paradigmsStrong experience with React and up-to-date front-end architectures e Strong background in system design, distributed systems, and API architectureExperience working on complex, production-grade, high-scale systemsDemonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, cross-cutting technical problemsExperience driving technical strategy, standards, and architecture across teamsStrong understanding of CI/CD,



testing strategies, and Dev Ops practicesFamiliarity with AWS, Docker, Linux, and cloud-native architecturesProficiency with SQL and relational database designSkillsAbility to operate as a force multiplier across teams, elevating overall engineering quality and speedStrong architectural thinking with a focus on scalability, simplicity, and business impactExceptional problem-solving skills, especially for complex and ambiguous challengesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to influence without authorityPragmatic mindset focused on delivering value, not overengineeringSelf-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and evolving environmentCompensationCompensation at Pearson is influenced by factors including skill set, experience, and location. The full-time salary range for this role is $175,000 - 210,000 CAD. This position is eligible for Pearson's annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here. Applications will be accepted through November 8th, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.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 Talent Experience Global Job: EngineeringJob Family: TECHNOLOGYOrganization: Higher EducationSchedule: FULL_TIMEWorkplace Type:Req ID: 25974#LI-REMOTE#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Software Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Pearson
📍 Winnipeg