Software Developer

Cengage Learning

(5 Maxwell Dr)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Cengage Learning
Cengage Learning is a leading educational content, technology, and services company for the higher education and K–12, professional and library markets worldwide. The company provides superior content, personalized services and course-driven digital solutions that accelerate student engagement and transform the learning experience.
Summary
The UI/Javascript Software Developer is primarily responsible for providing software development services to the group in a manner that best supports our customer’s needs and the organization’s needs.
Responsibilities
* Meet with the stakeholders to understand their technological needs; provide input to technical and business personnel. * Work independently and participate on small teams to build enterprise software systems and software solutions in a fast-paced demanding environment. * Assist with complex services and systems integration efforts. * Assist in the scoping and development of software projects. * Stay abreast of emerging software development technologies. * Develop software solutions using industry and company best standards and practices. * Participate as a software developer on complex development efforts. * Support existing applications in production
Ideal Candidate
**Qualifications:** The successful candidate should have 2+ years experience in software development. Candidate should have good technical skills. Candidate should be able to communicate effectively with both technology staff and non-technology staff. Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. **Required Technical Qualifications:** * Practical understanding of HTML5 and CSS3 * Strong knowledge of JavaScript * Solid understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and solutions. * Experience building responsive websites. * Experience implementing designs in standards compliant HTML5 & CSS3 with thought given to accessibility. * Experience using JS Frameworks/Libraries (e.g. jQuery, Angular.js, React.js, Backbone.js) * Web Development * Experience with JSON **Preferred Skill Set:** * Experience with Agile Software Development methodology * Familiarity with test driven development in JavaScript * Experience with React.js * Familiarity with SASS or LESS * 1+ years programming with Java and/or C#.NET * Experience with single page applications * Experience working with databases, including MySQL or SqlServer * Experience calling RESTful APIs via Javascript * Experience with browser & device compatibility * Familiarity developing for Mobile/Tablet devices is a plus * Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment **Education level:** * BS or BA preferred.

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