Summary
A remote full-stack development role for a technically capable problem solver who will handle urgent support escalations, translate technical requirements into implementation strategies, develop and maintain software features, and collaborate closely with instructional, data, and engineering professionals. The position offers an early-morning schedule and the opportunity to build technology that supports effective learning and assessment.
Highlights
Fully remote opportunity across Canada with an early-morning schedule, meaningful work supporting student learning and assessment, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to solve challenging technical issues and build innovative solutions.
Description
Vretta is looking for a Software Developer to join our Product Development and Implementation team.
This is a remote role across Canada and a key position focusing on resolving escalations coming from the users between 5 am and 2 pm EST.
The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, creative problem solving ability, and a sound technical ability to be able to understand requirements, develop technological solutions, and maintain systems that support student learning and assessment.
As a member of the Product Development and Implementation team at Vretta, you should have the attitude and energy to innovate and build solutions that support student success.
Responsibilities
Handle support escalations coming from the field and requiring urgent developer intervention.Validate technical requirements and communicate implementation strategies.Develop features in collaboration with Instructional Designers, Data Engineers, and other members of the development and technical team to deliver projects.Use existing code components to implement into new projectsMaintain and modify existing applications.Debug, test, and deploy software implementations.Interact with key partners and internal users regarding timelines, technical issues, and infrastructure integration.Provide recommendations for improvements in the overall development process.Ensure work progress to schedule and keep internal and external stakeholders informed of project progress.Stay current with relevant research, techniques, technology and other factors impacting the job.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree with at least two years experience in software development.Experience with Modern JavaScript (package management, module loading, transpiling).Experience understanding problems throughout the software stack and building appropriate solutions.Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other technical staff members.Superior time management skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
Experience With Any Of The Following Is An Asset
TypeScriptWebPackHTML5 CanvasLinear OptimizationStatistical TechniquesAnimation and sequencing logicProven ability to bring design concepts to life with a keen sense for intuitive interactions.
About Vretta
Vretta is a multi-award winning organization that specializes in delivering assessment and learning experiences that support student-success at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational levels.
With over a decade of research and dedication in understanding how students succeed by interacting with rich and engaging technology-enhanced assessments, Vretta specializes in the innovative use of assessments to provide greater equity and strengthen the skills of students.
We focus on modernizing assessment and learning solutions through creative design, backed by psychometric precision, delivering reliable, flexible and equitable learning and assessment experiences for students, educators, and administrators.
Applying
We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our team.
This posting is intended to build a candidate pool for upcoming opportunities at Vretta.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interviewed for this position, Vretta will provide you with a status update in compliance with the Employment Standards Act.
Vretta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.
If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, in all stages of the hiring process, within reason.
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