Manager Software Development Jobs At Pearson, Washington, District Of Columbia

Job Overview

Manager Software Development

Pearson is the world’s learning company combining world-class educational content, powered by modern 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 Revel development group is in search of a candidate to take on their Manager of Software Development role.

This group is focused on building an application which will enable instructors and educate students, providing them with a best-in-class experience. The group is looking for a candidate with a proven and focused track record on front end engineering technologies that can mentor, grow, and guide developers of all backgrounds, tackle the most challenging web issues, and recommend extensible yet scalable solutions. This candidate may engage with an offshore team and ensure delivery of all development-related tasks in a coordinated fashion.

What You Will Do

• Manage one or more web development teams in an Agile environment

• Run daily scrums to track development efforts to completion and release
• Assist with challenging front end issues that require research of the latest web technologies
• Work with junior developers to come up with the best, most forward-thinking, scalable, backwards-compatible solutions
• Coordinate with project management, product management, and quality management to plan releases
• Help with code design/architecture/refactoring
• Meet with internal product team to keep alignment, set expectations, and advise on technical direction
• Work with Product Manager in understanding the requirements and analyzing gaps (if any)
• Participate in design and solution discussions
• Provide developer support
• Build a community within your team that fosters diversity, inclusion and collaboration
• Support engineers in career development and growth
• Enjoy working with people and providing mentoring and coaching to engineers

• Handle and resolve interpersonal conflict well

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Two years of management experience in an agile environment
• Two years of software development experience
• Experience with HTML 5, CSS 3, Web Services, UI development, rapid development of proofs of concepts, and architectural design
• Experience with restful APIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Desirable:

• AWS/Cloud technologies
• JavaScript (React) and/or Java API development

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.

The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $125,000 – $175,000. This position is bonus eligible. Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

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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