Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is offering an exciting Apprentice Software Engineer opportunity in Chennai. This 12-month apprenticeship is designed for fresh graduates or early-career engineers to gain hands-on experience in identity engineering, security, automation, and cloud platforms.
If you are curious about cybersecurity, enterprise identity platforms, and cloud-first engineering, this apprenticeship will help you build practical skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to global-scale projects. The program combines mentorship, training, and real production experience to prepare you for a career at Pearson or other leading tech organizations.
About Pearson
Pearson has been empowering learners since 1844, delivering digital-first, accessible learning experiences across the globe. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, Pearson focuses on creating educational products, technologies, and services that help learners and educators succeed.
In India, Pearson has a strong presence supporting innovative learning solutions while fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. The company is committed to professional development, diversity, and providing meaningful career opportunities for early-career professionals.
About the Apprenticeship Program
Pearson India’s Apprenticeship Program offers graduates and early-career professionals a structured path to build technical and professional skills. Apprentices receive mentorship from industry experts, engage in hands-on projects, and participate in guided development to gain real-world experience.
This program blends on-the-job learning with formal training to prepare you for a professional role in a global organization. High-performing apprentices may be offered full-time roles based on business needs and performance.
Team Overview – Internal Identity Engineering
The apprenticeship is part of the Internal Identity Engineering team, which focuses on secure, scalable, and automated identity services for employees, contractors, partners, and systems. Key responsibilities of this team include:
- Identity lifecycle management: Joiner–Mover–Leaver workflows integrated with HR systems
- Identity governance: Microsoft Entra Identity Governance and access reviews
- Authentication and SSO: Platform modernization and secure access
- Privileged access management (PAM) and non-human identity controls
- Zero Trust identity foundations, compliance, and audit readiness
- Cloud-first identity platforms: Entra ID, Active Directory, and automation tooling
Apprentices will collaborate with HR, enterprise security, platform engineering, and architecture teams, gaining exposure to complex enterprise-scale systems.
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Role Overview – Apprentice, Identity Engineering
As an Identity Engineering Apprentice, you will:
- Gain hands-on experience working with enterprise identity platforms
- Contribute to identity automation, security, and cloud projects
- Learn from senior engineers and participate in real initiatives impacting global users
- Develop technical skills in Python, PowerShell, Java, automation, and cloud technologies
This role is ideal for engineers who are curious about security, cloud, and automation and are ready to work on impactful, real-world systems.
Key Responsibilities
Identity Platforms & Automation
- Build and maintain Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) workflows
- Support Entra ID / Azure AD configurations and identity lifecycle management
- Contribute to SSO onboarding and application integrations
- Assist with access governance, packages, and reviews
Security & Compliance
- Support Zero Trust identity models and conditional access policies
- Assist in audit readiness and access review documentation
- Learn privileged access concepts and non-human identity controls
Engineering & Operations
- Write scripts and automation tasks for identity operations
- Support monitoring, incident analysis, and process improvements
- Work with Jira Service Management workflows
- Document operational procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
Eligibility & Skills Required
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields |
| Experience | Fresh graduates or up to 1 year experience |
| Skills | Python, PowerShell, Java, basic OOPs, databases, analytical thinking |
| Nice to Have | REST APIs, Azure/Azure AD concepts, authentication/authorization basics, networking fundamentals |
| Location | Chennai (On-site) |
| Work Mode | Full-time, Monday to Friday (~40 hours/week) |
Entry-Level Friendly: This apprenticeship is suitable for final-year students or graduates eager to learn cloud, security, and enterprise identity systems.
Experience You Will Gain
After completing the 12-month apprenticeship, you will have practical experience in:
- Enterprise-scale identity lifecycle management
- Microsoft Entra Identity Governance
- Zero Trust identity architecture and automation
- Secure access design for human and non-human identities
- Audit, compliance, and governance automation
- Working in a production engineering environment with global impact
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Stipend & Benefits
💰 Competitive stipend (exact amount varies, as per Pearson policy)
✅ Professional mentorship and skill development
✅ Paid time off
✅ Personal Accident Insurance coverage
✅ Access to Pearson’s online learning platforms and courses
✅ Exposure to global work culture and career pathways
High-performing apprentices may be considered for full-time roles at Pearson after completing the program.
How to Apply
To apply for this apprenticeship, ensure you have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering
- Strong programming fundamentals in Python, PowerShell, or Java
- Willingness to learn identity, cloud, and security concepts
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
Register on the NATS portal as per the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, and make sure you are legally eligible to work in India. Prepare a resume highlighting projects, academic experience, and programming knowledge relevant to identity and automation.
👉 Apply by clicking the button below to submit your application to Pearson India and start your journey in enterprise identity engineering.
Disclaimer
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