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Educational Testing Service Software Developer, Research - Senior in Princeton, New Jersey
About ETS:
For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.
Our portfolio of trusted measures include
TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®
. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.
With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.
Contribute to the planning, design, development, and deployment of major components of highly complex research applications and systems in diverse development platforms. Develop major components of large-scale applications and systems supporting research, data analysis and reporting assessment, product development or operational projects. Document and communicate solutions and results for peers, immediate and area management, and internal and external clients.
Contribute to the planning, development, maintenance and/or deployment of major components of highly complex applications and systems in a research-oriented work setting.
Using specified operating systems, hardware platforms and development environments, produce effective, medium-scale technology solutions supporting a targeted set of research and operational projects.
Work with peers, management, and project staff to develop technical specifications and test cases, confirm functionality/usability and respond to requests for technical expertise and assistance.
Lead the preparation of technical documentation for assigned research applications and systems and contribute to planning documents and status reports related to research technology development activities for peers and immediate management.
Lead and mentor junior research software developers. Maintain continuing awareness of relevant emerging technologies for possible application in research technology environments. Identify and evaluate new research technologies and gather and organize technical information in support of acquisition decisions and client and/or vendor negotiations.
Adhere to Research and/or industry standards for technical quality, usable and accessible designs, data/source-code storage and application/systems security.
Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
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Proven experience in providing complex technology solutions that are developed and deployed in a working environment.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with current operating systems, software development languages and environments is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible information technology and systems development experience, ideally in a research setting, are required.
ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:
Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App
ETS is mission driven and action oriented
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.
ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.