HTML/JS Software Engineer

HTML/JS Software Engineer

Job ID: 2013-15913
# of Positions: 1
Job Location: US-CO-Centennial
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.

We are currently seeking a HTML/JavaScript Software Engineer to participate development of Pearson's mobile platform.

Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain HTML5 and JavaScript applications, libraries and frameworks using sound software engineering principles.
- Develop and maintain automated build, deployment and test scripts for HTML/JavaScript code using.
- Develop new code using Test Driven Development and Acceptance Test Driven Development practices.
- Ensure all code developed meets Pearson code and quality
- Estimate development efforts and enter estimates into Agile project tracking tool.
- Provide daily updates to your Agile engineering team members and update project tracking tools daily.
- Utilize Agile Development methodologies on all projects, including participation in release planning, iteration planning, iteration and release retrospectives and demos.
- Design and develop prototype products as needed.
- Troubleshoot and Remedy programming bugs and errors as documented and prioritized.
- Deliver products that meet business goals and financial objectives.
- Work in team environment and actively collaborate with local and remote teams.
- Evaluate new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities into the platform.

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Qualifications
- 2 to 5 years of experience developing HTML and JavaScript applications (mobile experience preferred)
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and current JS frameworks (jQuery, AngularJS, etc)
- Experience with JavaScript build and minification systems (Closure)
- Experience with responsive design concepts, techniques and technologies
- Experience with Agile development methodologies including SCRUM
- Experience serving in a team lead role (for senior positions)
- Strong collaboration and professional communication skills
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a Full time basis
- Bachelor's degree in technical field such as Computer Science or Engineering (or 5+ years of equivalent programming experience)

Pluses:
- Experience with native or hybrid mobile application development
- Experience developing JavaScript libraries and frameworks