Job Description

START DATE (CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT): February 14, 2022  START DATE (INSTRUCTION): May 9, 2022 END DATE (INSTRUCTION): June 24, 2022 LOCATION: Denver, Colorado (remote, but Denver-based preferred)

OVERVIEW 

As a QA Automation Developer, you will develop materials for our online and in-person classrooms. (Currently, all of our classes are remote.) 

REQUIRED SKILL-SETS

• Experience in developing training content for classroom delivery
• Strong technical background; able to grasp and convey the highly technical subject matter
• A strong foundational understanding of client/server methodologies and virtual environments. 
• Proficiency in Java programming
• Proficiency with JUnit and Java connectivity using JDBC
• Knowledge or proficiency in Selenium with TestNG for UI Testing
• Knowledge or proficiency in Postman for API Testing
• Knowledge or proficiency in Jenkins and API test automation tools to generate integration tests
• Knowledge or proficiency in CI/CD pipeline and test design in SDLC
• Proficiency with Git

PREFERRED SKILL-SETS

• Experience as corporate trainer or prior instructional experience
• Ability to write content and curriculum related to instructional outcomes is a plus
• Knowledge or proficiency in MariaDB with SQL
• Knowledge or proficiency in SQL and databases
• Knowledge or proficiency in JavaScript
• Knowledge or proficiency in SpringBoot

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Contribute as an SME and lead content development for curriculum targeted to Junior or Senior Associates in  Mainframe Engineer roles
• Work closely with the Curriculum Development Team to identify curriculum needs, develop/provide the necessary classroom materials
• Create all necessary lesson materials, lesson plans, labs and curricula for units of our courses that are aligned to the curriculum vision as well as the external benchmarks
• Create handouts and activities, curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and any other classroom materials. 
• Develop alignments to standards and determine evaluation criteria, i.e. quizzes, assignments, etc.
• Create classroom materials that can be delivered both as self-paced online programs or at in-person training
• Support or lead technical instruction when needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Professional or academic experience in project management, information technology, or related experience. 
• Develop skills-based and knowledge-based assessments for each module
• Ability to detail project scope and objectives
• Prepare timelines and tasks utilizing PMS (project management software)
• Define project dependencies and milestones
• Develop materials to produce a scope of work and project schedules
• Provide an overview on stakeholders, strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Provide information about industry best practices, techniques, and standards 
• Define IT tasks and allocate resources where necessary
• Demonstrate working knowledge of standup meetings/check-ins, Sprints/Project Timelines.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

WHY WORK HERE?

We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization. Our workplace culture is challenging, supportive, collaborative and mission-driven. We take a genuine interest in career paths and work-life balance, and welcome contributing ideas from staff at all levels. Working at Per Scholas means working somewhere full of engaging, savvy, diverse people who care deeply about pushing our work forward.

You’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual professional environment, self-development opportunities, innovative technology, and benefits like health care and a 401K match. If you want to work in a progressive organization, where you can build something meaningful and have fun while doing it, we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT PER SCHOLAS:

Per Scholas is a national organization that has been advancing economic mobility for 25 years. Through rigorous training, professional development, and robust employer connections, we prepare individuals traditionally underrepresented in technology for high-growth careers in the industry. We partner with leading employers to build more diverse talent pools, directly connecting our graduates to new career opportunities with leading employers, from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups. With campuses in 17 cities, Per Scholas has trained more than 14,000 individuals in tech skills, building bridges to careers in technology. Per Scholas has campuses in Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Greater Boston, MA; Greater Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; the National Capital Region; Newark, NJ; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Phoenix, AZ; and Seattle, WA.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to email our People team at jobs@perscholas.org. We look forward to viewing your application! Learn more at perscholas.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. See our full EEO statement here.

Company Description

Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous and tuition-free technology training and professional development, we prepare motivated and curious adults who are unemployed or underemployed for successful careers as IT professionals, and we create on-ramps to businesses in need of their talents. Today we provide our solutions in eight cities across the country: Atlanta, GA; Greater Boston, MA; Greater Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; the National Capital Region; Newark, NJ; and New York, NY. To date, Per Scholas has trained over 9,000 individuals, helping them build lasting, life-changing skills and careers in technology.