Software Development Manager - Microservices & Front-end Development

Pearson is seeking highly motivated individuals with a sound technical background to join our Technical Operations team. We take continuous learning to heart. We value positive energy, clear communication, and are committed to building an inclusive environment for people from every background. We look forward to hearing from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and delegate duties to the development team
• Hire and train new developers
• Establish development standards for the team
• Create a budget and timeline for the development project
• Collaborate with other Software development managers, solution architects, security office and devops to make sure that the solution design is secure, performant and scalable
• Work with stakeholders and business partners to understand requirements, and translate them into deliverables for the development team
• Efficiently manage teams time and take accountability of delivery commitments and manage risks
• Responsible for design, development, deployment & support of the products you own
• Make right technology decisions for the team
• You will manage staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
• Work on high-volume, low-latency Internet solutions based on a microservice architecture

Qualifications

• Management experience of at least 5 years leading moderate to large projects
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• Proven hands-on Software Development experience
• Proven working experience in Java development
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing applications using Java EE platforms
• Object-Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Profound insight of Java and JEE internals (Classloading, Memory Management, Transaction management, etc)
• Excellent knowledge of NoSQL (MongoDB) & Relational Databases, SQL and ORM technologies
• Experience in the SpringBoot Framework, AWS and Microservice.
• Experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MV C)
• Experience with test-driven development
• Experience with AWS is a big plus

The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $140 - 170k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.

Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/

NOTE: Visa sponsorship / transfer is not available for this role.

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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.

Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Req ID: 2462