Apprentice, Software Engineer

About Pearson

Pearson is the worlds leading learning company dedicated to helping people make progress in their lives through learning. Founded in 1844 we deliver digital-first accessible learning experiences and employ over 20000 people India we support learners and educators through innovative educational products technology and services.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive equitable workplace where every employee is valued and empowered to thrive.

About the Apprenticeship Program

Pearson Indias Apprenticeship Program provides graduates and early-career professionals with structured training hands-on experience and mentorship from industry experts. Through a blend of on-the-job learning and guided development apprentices build the professional and technical skills needed to succeed in a global organization.

About the Team

Team Overview Internal Identity Engineering

The Internal Identity Engineering team is responsible for building and operating secure scalable and automated identity services that enable employees contractors partners and systems to access Pearson platforms safely and efficiently.

The team operates at the intersection of security automation and platform engineering focusing on:

• Identity lifecycle management (JoinerMoverLeaver) with realtime HR integration
• Identity Governance & Access Reviews using Microsoft Entra Identity Governance
• Single SignOn (SSO) and authentication platform modernization
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) and nonhuman identity controls
• Zero Trust identity foundations compliance and audit readiness
• Cloudfirst identity platforms spanning Entra ID Active Directory and automation tooling

The team works closely with HR/HRIS Enterprise Security Architecture and Platform Engineering to deliver a resilient compliant and usercentric identity experience at enterprise scale.

About the Role

Apprentice Identity Engineering

Duration: 12 months
Experience: Finalyear engineering students or graduates with 03 years experience
Conversion Opportunity: Highperforming apprentices may be offered fulltime roles at the end of the program based on performance and business needs.

Role Overview

As an Identity Engineering Apprentice you will gain handson experience working on real enterprise identity platforms used by tens of thousands of users globally. You will be mentored by senior engineers and contribute to live initiatives across identity automation security and cloud platforms.

This role is ideal for engineers who are curious about how security automation and cloud platforms work together at scale.

Key Responsibilities

During the apprenticeship you will progressively work on:

Identity Platforms & Automation

• Assist in building and maintaining JoinerMoverLeaver (JML) automation integrated with HR systems
• Support Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD configurations identity lifecycle workflows and dynamic groups
• Contribute to SSO onboarding and application integrations
• Assist with identity governance workflows access packages and access reviews

Security & Compliance

• Support Zero Trust identity controls conditional access policies and leastprivilege models
• Assist in audit readiness access review evidence and compliance automation (e.g. SOXrelated controls)
• Learn privileged access concepts and nonhuman identity governance

Engineering & Operations

• Contribute to PowerShell scripting or automation tasks for identity operations
• Assist in monitoring incident analysis and service improvements
• Work with Jira Service Management workflows and operational runbooks
• Participate in documentation knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Desirable Skills and Attributes

Essential (EntryLevel Friendly)

• Strong fundamentals in:
  • Programming and scripting knowledge in Python PowerShell Java etc.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts OOPS concepts databases or system integrations
• Willingness to learn identity security and cloud concepts
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)

• Basic understanding of:
  • Authentication vs authorization
  • Active Directory or Azure AD / Entra ID
  • REST APIs or automation concepts
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS HTTP/S authentication basics)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Interest in cybersecurity identity or platform engineering

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology Engineering or a related field
• Recent graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must meet requirements under the Apprenticeship Act 1961 and be registered on the NATS portal.
• Must be legally eligible to work in India.

Experience You Will Gain

By the end of 12 months apprentices will have practical exposure to:

• Enterprisescale identity lifecycle management
• Microsoft Entra Identity Governance and automation patterns
• Zero Trust identity architecture
• Secure access design for humans and nonhuman identities
• Audit compliance and governance automation
• Working in a production engineering environment with global impact

Work Schedule

This is a full-time apprenticeship from Monday to Friday approximately 40 hours per week. Some flexibility may be required to support meetings with global teams in different time zones.

Benefits and Rewards

• Competitive stipend
• Professional development and mentorship
• Paid time off as per company policy
• Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
• Access to Pearsons learning platforms and online courses
• Exposure to global work culture and career pathways

Location

This role is based at the Pearson office at Chennai

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Pearson India is committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We value equality respect and belonging ensuring every employee has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Application Closing Date:

This position is offered under the Apprentices Act 1961 as part of an official Apprenticeship Program. As an apprentice you will undergo structured on-the-job training combined with theoretical learning where applicable to develop specific skills and prepare for skilled employment.