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Pearson is hiring a Senior Software Developer. The role entails analyzing, designing, implementing, and unit testing high-quality code for a data management and authentication platform supporting assessment programs. The developer will lead engineering efforts, implement designs following coding standards, and collaborate with other teams to ensure high-quality software releases.

Highlights

Engineering leadership on assessment reporting systems.
Requires expertise in coding standards and industry best practices.
Starting salary for Colorado applicants: $120k.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent required.
5+ years of SaaS applications development experience needed.
Proficiency in AWS, Go, Javascript/Typescript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, MongoDB.
Knowledge of GIT or similar version control systems.
Experience with highly-available, concurrent web-based applications.
Agile work environment experience desired.
Annual incentive program eligibility and additional benefits provided.

Senior Software Developer Full Description

Senior Software Developer

Iowa City, IA

Job: ENGINEERING
Schedule: FULL_TIME

Description

We are the world’s learning company with more than 21,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.

The Senior Software Engineer in this position will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing of high-quality code for a cutting edge data management and authentication platform that enables classroom, district and state assessment programs.

The Senior Software Engineer will:

Provide engineering leadership on a dynamic assessment reporting system
Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices
Analyze & Design - Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer's requirements. Use tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements
Review - Participate in and lead requirements, design and code reviews
Test & Deployment - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, configuration management, end users) to release high quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests
Quality/process improvement - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence
People development – Mentor and train new team members
Performs other duties as assigned

The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $120k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
5+ years relevant software development experience creating and growing SaaS applications
Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices
Experience with highly-available, highly concurrent web-based applications
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools

Current Tech Stack:

AWS hosted applications
Go, Javascript/Typesript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, MongoDB

Desired Experience:

5+ years experience working in an agile environment
Experience leading software automation workflows to remove human dependencies in critical business processes
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
Able to think technically and analytically
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
Must assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience and provide solution alternatives and recommendations
Must have strong time management skills - including the ability to work well under pressure, plan, set priorities, adapt to change, and meet established timelines
Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a team

Experience with some or all of the following is considered a bonus:

IMS Global OneRoster standard specification
Common K-12 reporting frameworks such as Ed-fi and Caliper

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are 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. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

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 TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Original Job Description

Senior Software Developer

Iowa City, IA

Job: ENGINEERING
Schedule: FULL_TIME

Description

The Senior Software Engineer will:

Provide engineering leadership on a dynamic assessment reporting system
Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices
Analyze & Design - Ensure business and requirements artifacts are created that effectively model the customer's requirements. Use tooling and best practices to create design models from requirements
Review - Participate in and lead requirements, design and code reviews
Test & Deployment - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, configuration management, end users) to release high quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit tests
Quality/process improvement - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality in pursuit of excellence
People development – Mentor and train new team members
Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
5+ years relevant software development experience creating and growing SaaS applications
Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of software following industry best practices
Experience with highly-available, highly concurrent web-based applications
Experience with GIT or similar VCS tools

Current Tech Stack:

AWS hosted applications
Go, Javascript/Typesript, VueJS, Python, Postgres, MongoDB

Desired Experience:

5+ years experience working in an agile environment
Experience leading software automation workflows to remove human dependencies in critical business processes
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages, applications, and tools
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
Able to think technically and analytically
Ability to understand the philosophy of architecture
Must assimilate information, distill knowledge, apply experience and provide solution alternatives and recommendations
Must have strong time management skills - including the ability to work well under pressure, plan, set priorities, adapt to change, and meet established timelines
Must be a self-starter and detail-oriented
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a team

Experience with some or all of the following is considered a bonus:

IMS Global OneRoster standard specification
Common K-12 reporting frameworks such as Ed-fi and Caliper

Equal Employment Opportunity

Who we are:

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

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