Senior Software Developer
Company: Higher Education
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
The Senior 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 cutting edge
technology 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.
This requisition is part of the Pearson/LMS team, which develops
innovative integration technology platforms. One of the team's
primary responsibility is integrating 3rd party LMSs with Pearson's
learning tools. We are now in the midst of building our next
generation integration platform, which is a multi-year project with
enormous strategic value, leveraging state of the art technologies
and processes. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster
the staff of this critical project.
Team:
The Pearson/LMS development team is comprised of a small 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 Senior Software Engineer will:
Provide engineering leadership to the engineers in the team
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
Education and Experience:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or equivalent
technology discipline
5+ years relevant software development experience creating 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 GitLab or similar VCS tools
Current Tech Stack:
AWS hosted applications
Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, MongoDB
Desired Experience:
5+ years experience working in an agile, iterative development
environment
Experience collecting and analyzing customer requirements to
produce elegant and maintainable software solutions
Experience leading software automation workflows to remove human
dependencies and improve reliability in critical business
processes
Experience with functional UX design for a professional
userbase
Ability to balance immediate feature needs with broader
architectural goals and coding best practices
Desire to expand knowledge in many development languages,
applications, tools, and external services
Quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and
technical applications
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
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors
including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and
specific location. As required by the Colorado, California,
Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay
range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $90k - 125k.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive
program, and information on benefits offered is here.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education
companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can
realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and
enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We
are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing
needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with
ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five
business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth
of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning,
English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education.
Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital &
Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications,
Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more
at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense
of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced,
opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the
norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full
potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity
and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.
People are at the center, and we are committed to building a
workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
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.
To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive
workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at
Pearson.
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 ppsmhr@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.
Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Higher Education
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 14419
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Keywords: Higher Education, Cheyenne , Senior Software Developer, IT / Software / Systems , Cheyenne, Wyoming
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