Software Developer - Boulder CO (Linux/Unix, Java, Perl, Shell, AI)

Software Developer - Boulder CO (Linux/Unix, Java, Perl, Shell, AI)

Job ID: 2013-16765

# of Positions: 1
Posted Date: 4/4/2013
Job Location: US-CO-Boulder
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Category: Information Technology

Overview

Pearson has one defining goal: to help people progress in their lives through learning. We champion innovation and we invest in models for education that deliver on our promise for effective, accessible, and personal learning from early literacy, college and career readiness to professional education, through data informed instruction and inventive applications for mobile and digital learning.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business, and consumer publishing and is listed on the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

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

Responsibilities

Work in a small-team environment in the creation and testing of commercial software applications - primarily for education and training industries. This position is in a small, nimble group within a large, stable organization. The primary responsibility of this position is to create, test, and maintain automated essay scoring services. The position requires problem-solving skills, attention to detail, concern for data quality, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional programming experience on Unix/Linux platforms
- Professional experience with multiple programming languages
- Experience with Shell and Perl scripting
- Experience using Agile development methodologies
- Commitment to test-driven development
- Detail-oriented, organized
- Ability to work independently and as a contributor in small teams
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Preferred:
- Experience with XML, rpm, ant, Jenkins, Java, and web services
- Professional testing and QA experience

Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- This is our mid-level position. It is not a Senior Software Engineer nor new grad position.

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