Manager, Front End Software Development – Core Learning Technology Jobs At Pearson, Cheyenne, Wyoming

Job Overview

Manager, Front End Software Development – Core Learning Technology

Pearson is the world’s learning company combining world-class educational content, powered by state of the art technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We are always re-examining and continuously improving the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators working to inspire everyone to always be better.

The Core Learning Technology Development Team is in search of a Software Development Manager.

The team is focused on building out reusable components/libraries used by the entire company to deliver learning experiences tailored to its diverse set of learners. The position requires a proven track record specifically in front end engineering. The candidate will directly manage development teams located remotely in India.

What You Will Do

• Manage four remote, front-end development teams responsible for the learning experience on all three major platforms: Web, Android, and iOS

• Develop features used directly by learners around the world through the latest technologies
• Daily scrum with the dev teams to keep in sync with current development activities and issues
• Mentor and enable developers through code reviews and architectural sessions

• Work with management team located onshore, to flesh out requirements, determine release cycles, estimate dev effort, solutioning, and triage.

Skills & Experience

• Advance JavaScript knowledge with hands on development experience building components from scratch (3+ years) OR ReactJS dev experience (1+ year)

• Expertise in HTML 5, CSS 3, Web Services, UI development from scratch, proofs of concepts, and architectural design
• Comfortable with presenting, communicating, and advocating ideas to wider team

Physically located must be in EST Region

Additional Information

• The dev teams focus on front end development (not full stack)

• Native mobile development experience (in Android or iOS) is desirable but not required
• Remote dev teams are located in India

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only , the range of starting pay for this role is $83,300.00 – $171,500.00 and information on benefits offered is here.

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.

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Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and 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 a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.  

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here:  http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html  

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.

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