Job Description

Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool

Learning Pool creates learning experiences that deliver extraordinary employee performance outcomes for companies and their people. Global organizations choose Learning Pool for its comprehensive, data-driven digital learning solutions. Learning Pool's passion for impact, innovation, and people is why they stay. As a leader in e-learning innovation, we empower over 1,200 organizations globally and millions of learners through our engaging courses, advanced platforms, insightful analytics, and tailored content solutions.



Our dedication to excellence is demonstrated by accolades such as Platinum Investors in People and triple Gold at the 2024 Learning Technologies Awards. We are also recognized as a Great Place to Work in the UK and North America 2024, and proudly hold B Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Be it for onboarding, upskilling, compliance, or the whole business, Learning Pool develops an effective and agile workforce through learning. Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool.



So if you've got what we're looking for and the desire to join a team that values creativity and empowerment, then get in touch.

Wherever you find ambitious companies investing in their people, you'll find Learning Pool

Learning Pool is among the fastest growing e-learning companies in the world, servicing more than 2,000 customers and 24 million learners globally. Our expert team creates the content and technology solutions that engage and empower modern leaders , using pioneering technology and creative content that we build, deliver and maintain. We're passionate about customer success and our customers trust us to deliver long lasting value, a great return on investment and excellent customer service.



Learning Pool welcomes passionate people from all kinds of backgrounds. We are a diverse team working in offices, and remotely, across Europe and North America. We take great pride in our shared work and are committed to building great software in a sustainable way.



So if you've got what we're looking for and the desire to join a team that values creativity and empowerment, then get in touch. This role offers an excellent opportunity to get involved in and become part of the world of online learning.

About the role

As a Software Engineer at Learning Pool, you will be a key part of our mission: to create learning experiences that deliver extraordinary outcomes for companies and their people. This role is a crucial part of our mission to scale, innovate, and grow as a purpose-led learning technology business.



For more information about our benefits and why you should join learning pool, read more here: https://learningpool.com/why-work-for-learning-pool/

What you will be doing

Roles and responsibilities include:




Partnering with Product Managers and stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver technical solutions. Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that meets agreed standards. Participate in code reviews to ensure reliability and consistency. Collaborating across functions--UX, QA, Product, Engineering--to design and deliver user-centered features. Providing transparent updates on progress, risks, and key milestones. Maintaining up-to-date technical documentation. Keeping informed of emerging trends in software engineering and identifying relevant opportunities.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:




Experience: You will have at least 2 years of experience building high-quality, production-ready software. Backend development: You will be proficient in backend development, with experience using Ruby on Rails. Web technologies: You will have experience working with web frameworks and technologies such as React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Experience with TypeScript will be considered a plus. Database knowledge: You will have knowledge of databases, particularly PostgreSQL or similar systems. Development tools: You will have hands-on experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Systems and API design: You will have a solid understanding of distributed systems and REST API design principles. Agile delivery: You will have experience working in an Agile environment and delivering scalable software solutions. Communication skills: You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Although not essential, it would be advantageous if you had experience in the following:

Experience using AWS technologies (Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, SQS). Understanding of cross platform development (Mobile Vs Desktop, browser limitations etc) A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Working at Learning Pool

The Learning Pool team is filled with people who have a real passion for what they do and a fresh approach to partnering with customers.



Learning Pool is a Platinum Investor in People, listed annually in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For and wins numerous industry awards for our work with clients including the Queen's Award for Enterprise (Innovation) and recent Brandon Hall, Learning Technologies, e-Learning Industry, Stevie Customer Service and Institute of Customer Service awards.





Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm UK time on 27th October 2025.