Software Developer, Sr.

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Under general direction, the Senior Software Developer develops strategic solutions for new services and functionality. This role designs software and participates in programming, testing and documentation through the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Timely and effective communications to the team, organization and outside vendors are regularly disseminated as part of this job function.

• Formulate and define system scope and objectives for assigned projects
• Develop appropriate software solutions to requests for new services and functionality
• Develop detailed specifications, application coding, unit and systems testing for the IT department
• Examine, devise, and modify procedures to solve moderately complex problems in regard to existing system capabilities, operating time or the form of desired results
• Coordinate and support software production schedules and processing
• Work with units throughout ETS to ensure smooth delivery of existing services and program modifications
• Support the planning and training of internal clients when new applications are launched, or new processes are put in place
• Provide peer leadership and collaborate with Leads, team members and other development staff
• Conduct project tracking activity and walk throughs of software code to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
• Work with development team on implementation of new technologies
• Independently develops software, codes, tests, and debugs
• Recommend modification to existing processes and new procedures to solve complex problems considering the existing system limitations, operating time and desired results
• Collaborate with team members as well as across FCEs/SBUs to identify ways to improve existing processes and technical output
• Proactive identification of gaps (especially across areas) and escalate in a timely and appropriate manner
• Create and update all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing
• Escalate problems of complex technical circumstances to appropriate channels
• Promote policies that foster quality standards and industry best practice
• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science with additional coursework in management, information processing or a related field.
• May also possess a combination of education and relevant work experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be drawn.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressively responsible software development experience.
• Demonstrated programming skills and general knowledge of information processing technology
  
  

Extensive experience with software engineering standards, practices, methods, and tools

• Ability to interact effectively with all departments and employee levels
• Must be able to demonstrate a proactive approach to problem resolution, attention to detail and the ability to be part of a team-oriented (cross process/function/group) environment
• Proficiency with Windows and Unix operating systems
• Ingenuity and demonstrated proficiency developing technical strategies
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions that adhere to corporate business objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must have strong analytical skills
  
  

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
  
  

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.