<p><span><span><img alt="" src="/logo/0000000233/1102_SSE JAVA 2015 1.PNG" style="height: 330px;width: 579px;"/></span></span></p> <h1><span><span>Senior Front-End Software Engineer</span></span></h1> <p><span><span>Pearson is the global leader in educational publishing, assessment, information and </span></span></p> <p><span><span>services, helping people of all ages to learn at their own pace, in their own way. For </span></span></p> <p><span><span>students, Pearson provides effective and innovative curriculum products in all available </span></span></p> <p><span><span>media, educational assessment and measurement for students and teachers, student </span></span></p> <p><span><span>information systems, and teacher professional development and certification programs. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Pearson's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, AGS, PowerSchool, </span></span></p> <p><span><span>SuccessMaker, TeacherVision and many others. The company's comprehensive </span></span></p> <p><span><span>offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within </span></span></p> <p><span><span>reach of every student.</span></span></p> <p><span><span>We are currently seeking two Sr. Front-End Software Engineer (Web) to participate in </span></span></p> <p><span><span>software development of Pearson's web-based software applications. We are </span></span></p> <p><span><span>interested in hiring strong technology people with a “can-do” attitude and an interest in </span></span></p> <p><span><span>our mission of more effective learning and enhancing the student experience. Our work </span></span></p> <p><span><span>environment is professional, yet relaxed and flexible. Using the latest technologies, you </span></span></p> <p><span><span>can have a major impact and contribute to our evolution.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span><span>Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:</span></span></h2> <p><span><span> Partnering with content designers and architects to ensure quality and accuracy </span></span></p> <p><span><span>of styled content.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Working closely with content and product teams to design and implement new </span></span></p> <p><span><span>features and effective user interfaces.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Tackling challenging technical issues (e.g. usability, performance, </span></span></p> <p><span><span>responsiveness).</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Participating in planning meetings, estimating scope of work, and maintaining </span></span></p> <p><span><span>project status using Agile project tracking tools.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Following Agile, ATDD, and best practice methodologies in all project </span></span></p> <p><span><span>development activities.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Trouble-shooting, debugging, and resolving programming defects and errors.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Delivering products that meet business goals and financial objectives.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Working in a global team environment.</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Researching new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and </span></span></p> <p><span><span>possibility of using their capabilities within our products and platforms. </span></span></p> <p><span><span> Enjoying the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of students and their </span></span></p> <p><span><span>instructors.</span></span></p> <h2><span><span>Minimum Qualifications:</span></span></h2> <p><span><span> Computer Science B.S / M.S. or equivalent with strong fundamentals and </span></span></p> <p><span><span>problem solving skills (e.g. data structures, computational algorithms, and </span></span></p> <p><span><span>operating systems)</span></span></p> <p><span><span> At least 5 years of experience building elegant and responsive Web interfaces</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Very strong JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 knowledge</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Excellent skills (hands-on experience) with JavaScript MVC frameworks like </span></span></p> <p><span><span>Backbone and Angular JS</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Practical experience with third party API integration</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Strong knowledge of JQuery, GWT, JSON/JSONP, and XML</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Good understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP, and API </span></span></p> <p><span><span>design for extensibility and portability</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Experience with regular expressions </span></span></p> <p><span><span> Successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping </span></span></p> <p><span><span>production ready software</span></span></p> <h2><span><span>Preferred Qualifications: </span></span></h2> <p><span><span> Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies </span></span></p> <p><span><span> Hands-on experience with digital content management platforms and the ePub3 </span></span></p> <p><span><span>standard</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Proper use of graphics, audio, video, and animation within UI Design Patterns</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Experience with scripting (e.g. PHP, Python)</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Deep understanding of WebSockets</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Prior experience working in the eLearning industry is a plus</span></span></p> <p><span><span> Accomplished team player with a desire to work hard and have fun</span></span></p> <h2><span><span>Specific Skills: </span></span></h2> <p><span><span>JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript MVC Frameworks (Backbone, Angular </span></span></p> <p><span><span>JS), JQuery, GWT, JSON/JSONP, XML, REST, SOAP, ATDD, Scrum, Agile, </span></span></p> <p><span><span>ePub3, UI Design, PHP, Python, WebSockets</span></span></p> <p> </p> <h3><span><span>Please go to the following link and submit your CV: http://pearsonlankavacancies.peopleshr.com/</span></span></h3>