We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose - driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/. Technical Content Developers create sophisticated computer-graded assessments based on the pedagogy and learning outcomes of Cengage's market-leading textbooks. You will review and edit authored content for style and accuracy, define and code the grading requirements, and author contextual remediation messages to help students correct their assignments in primarily various engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and geotechnical engineering. What You'll Do: + Understand pedagogical intent of teaching materials and translate appropriately into interactive web-based content. + Learn and apply several programming languages and tools (such as Perl, HTML, LaTeX, etc.) to create and review content for the WebAssign platform. + Accurately estimate, plan, and communicate with team members and managers on work and project progress to ensure deliverables are met. + Facilitate effective collaboration as a productive member of a cross-functional Agile project team. + Train, assist, and guide other team members. + Proactively identify and suggest areas for change or improvement within the project team. + Continually improve technical skills and display aptitude for new tasks. + Participate in supporting activities such as: resolving customer-facing errors, developing tools and efficiencies, writing bug reports, team building, maintaining documentation, etc. Skills You'll Need: + Fundamental understanding of undergraduate level engineering or related disciplines + Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills + Strong organizational and time management skills + Strong attention to detail + Proven ability to independently balance multiple tasks & priorities Preferred Skills: + High school or post-secondary teaching experience + Postgraduate degree in engineering or related field + Experience with Perl, JavaScript, or similar programming languages + Experience with HTML, LaTeX, or CSS + Knowledge of discipline-specific programs and tools Education and Experience Requirements: + Bachelor's degree in engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links. Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917. If you are a Colorado state resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response. About Cengage Group Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.#li-remote
