Software Developer Lead

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.

The Lead Applications Software Developer provides high-level technical and analytical leadership to software development teams, manages business analysis activity and oversees software development for external clients. Additionally, the Lead Software Developer contributes a high level of subject matter expertise to the IT department and coordinates the administration of assignments for projects and tasks. The Lead Software Developer champions IT strategic initiatives and brings a degree of awareness to industry trends. This position mentors other software developers

Responsibilities:

Lead software development groups and teams in change control, issues resolution, requirements management, analysis and design, programming/construction, testing and transition of applications into a production environment

Serve as technical expert on development, coding, testing and debugging stages of application and system integration

Provide a high level of visibility to clients and act as frontline point of contact regarding ETS standards

Formulate and define system scope and objectives for assigned projects

Lead activities and interact with users through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to assure consistently timely and accurate delivery of business application systems per Service Level Agreements

Develop detailed specifications, application coding, unit and systems testing for the IT department

Examine, devise and modify procedures to solve complex problems that require a deep level of specialization and expertise in regard to existing system capabilities, technological advancement, operating time or the form of desired results

Work with units throughout ETS to facilitate development, validation and delivery of software solutions

Lead the planning and training of internal clients when new applications are launched or new processes are put in place

Lead the collaboration between team members as well as across FCEs/BSUs to identify ways to improve existing processes and technical output

Provide technical and analytical guidance to team members to facilitate the implementation of new technologies

Conduct project tracking activity and walk throughs of software code to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures

Conduct analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at a departmental level

Promote and institute policies that foster quality standards and industry best practice

Create and update all relevant documentation and specifications for design, development, and testing

Provide recommendations for improvement to existing processes and procedures

Responsible for staying abreast of all new technological trends, developments and products through participation in professional associations, familiarity with trade journals and professional publications, attendance of relevant conferences, etc.

Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function

Education, Certifications, or Special Licenses:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent coursework emphasizing an information processing or business-related curricula.

Also possible to have an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired if necessary.

Relevant Years of Experience Required:

Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible software development experience

Other Requirements (Specialized skill sets, behavioral/technical):

Strong programming skills and knowledge of information processing technology

Extensive experience with the most current software engineering standards, practices, methods, tools and trends

Prior experience working with Windows and Unix operating systems

Must be able to demonstrate a proactive approach to problem resolution, attention to detail and the ability to be lead a team-oriented (cross process/function/group) environment

Ingenuity and demonstrated proficiency developing technical strategies

Ability to interact effectively with all departments and employee levels

Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions that adhere to corporate business objectives

Ability to work independently on multiple projects

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills are crucial

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!
• The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate.

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.