Software Developer Java/Angular (Remote) - ( 2111937 )
Description
As the global leader in electronic testing, Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) validates the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year. Our customers' high-stakes certification, licensure, admissions and other credentialing exams help people advance in technology, government and professional careers, as well as attain educational growth. Pearson VUE offers proctored exams through the world's largest network of test centers in addition to testing in online and unproctored environments.
Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world's leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.
We are the world's learning company with more than 24,000 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.
Position Summary
The Software Developer is responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing to produce high-quality code for a project team responsible for supporting a number of examination platforms. They will use industry best practices while working in a team of high-performing professionals. They are also responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical applications as necessary. Software developers are expected to mentor associate software developers and continually contribute to process improvement activities.
This requisition is part of the Online Proctored Exam team, which supports the platform and software used to deliver our online exams (OnVUE) one of Pearson Vue's core business. One of the team's primary responsibilities is supporting and enhancing the platforms that present exams to candidates, record responses, calculate scores and report results. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of these critical projects.
Team:
The Pearson VUE development team is comprised of a group of inspired developers that thrive on developing cutting edge applications, with a passion for innovation and pride in producing excellent user experiences. Our work environment is collaborative, casual, flexible, agile and results driven. Since the business provides a mission-critical service to a demanding set of clients, high-quality performance is required to meet customer expectations.
The Software Developer will:
Implement & Perform - Implement designs following Pearson coding standards and industry best practices; maintain and support mission-critical applications as necessary
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
Reporting - Complete project documentation as required, including logging status, risk, progress, and effort on assigned work
People development - Mentor and train new team members
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000 - $100,000. This position is not bonus eligible. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications - External
Required Experience:
5 years relevant software development experience creating business applications
3 years of Java development required
1 years experience using Angular
Experience with development, maintenance, and testing of Java and Angular following industry best practices
Desired Experience:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline (strong desire)
1 years experience working in an agile environment
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 Windows, Unix and/or OS X system programming
LI-POST
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.
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote
Work Locations :
US-Remote
Remote
Job : Technology
Organization : Assessments VUE
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Aug 23, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2111937