Web Software Developer, Sr. jobs in Cheyenne, WY

About Pearson VUE

At Pearson VUE (www.pearsonVUE.com), we believe learning takes us from potential to progress. That is why we deliver high-stakes exams that help industries and individuals make an impact on their professions, communities, and the lives of others. 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 un proctored environments. Our Products and Technology team powers our business to deliver over 19 million exams annually at 20,000 test centers in 188 countries.

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. As a global business, we understand the critical link between technology and business strategy and integrate them closely to help people succeed in their lifetime of learning. From leadership to stable teams, we foster collaboration and teamwork towards building a collective “we” culture in everything.

Summary

As a Software Developer on the ExamDeveloper product, you will be a key team member in a highly collaborative team continually working on a variety of complex and challenging projects. You will be an integral team member within our Agile software development team, responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing in a high-performing, experienced team. You will use industry best practices while producing high-quality full-stack solutions in a collaborative, agile, results-driven environment. You will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical applications as necessary. In this role you will be expected to continually grow, assist other developers and QA engineers, and contribute to process improvement activities.

This role is part of a particular software team that has development activities based in the USA consisting of 4 developers and a QA team in India. There are multiple software teams working on the ExamDeveloper product.

The Product:

ExamDeveloper is a web-based exam development platform that allows our customers to write, review and manage questions on their exams. ExamDeveloper is the leading web-based tool for creating tests to certify test-takers in the professional skills they require. Customers rely on ExamDeveloper to support their entire workflow around question writing, collaborative review, scoring, and test management. It is currently undergoing a significant modernization effort and there are constant opportunities to add value to this core Pearson VUE product.

ExamDeveloper’s primary tech stack is .NET and C# on the backend and Angular on the frontend hosted in Microsoft Azure. You’ll work with containerized services and SQL Server. Some of the work will involve .NET Framework 4.x and ASP.NET Web Forms as we are in progress with modernization.

Work Location:

In this role it is possible to work remotely anywhere in the USA, Canada, or UK. Many people you’d regularly work with are based in the Central USA timezone in the Minneapolis, MN area. It is required to work during most of Central USA’s normal business hours.

Duties

• - 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 design and code reviews.
Test & Deployment
• - Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, cloud team, etc.) to release high-quality software. Create testable requirements and write and execute unit and automated tests.
Quality/process improvement
• - Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve process and product quality.
People development
• - Use your experience to share what you know with others on the team and coach them on best practices.
Release and On-call duties
• - Participate in release activities and a rotating on-call escalation system during non-business hours.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent technology discipline
• 3 years of development experience in object-oriented languages. C# experience preferred.
• 2 years of web development experience, including HTML and JavaScript.
• 2 years of experience with REST APIs and services.
• 2 years of experience in developing software that interacts with databases
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Relational databases
• DevOps workflows related to cloud-based development and deployment
• Demonstrated technical leadership with an eye toward quality
• Software design skills

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided 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.

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

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 $90,000 - $100,000.

This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.

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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.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 13447

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