Test Driver and Marking Team Leader

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now

PeopleCert is looking for a talented Test Driver and Marking Team Leader (Software Development Team Leader) who will be part of our Software Development Team and will join the team which consists of more than 100 members, who design and develop applications that support & manage our certification exams, conducted 24x7 worldwide. Our applications are web based, build on cloud (Azure) based web services/applications using various technologies including JavaScript, Redis, oAuth, .Net, SQL server etc, iOS & android native app development and video streaming.

As a Test Driver and Marking Team Leader (Software Development Team Leader), your tasks will include the following:

• Execute full lifecycle software development, write well designed, testable, efficient code and document the code according to PeopleCert guidelines
• Participate actively in the design of the project plan and monitor its progress and report the progress of allocated tasks to the manager and Project management team daily
• Perform unit tests and preliminary debugging to ensure that the programs work as planned and report to Software Quality Assurance team, through Wrike collaboration tool
• Conduct research for innovative technologies, tools and solutions and transfer knowledge and know-how to other developers
• Work effectively in a team environment and liaise with other team members to get the job done and reach the best possible results
• Adhere to and implement the procedures, policies and work instructions as per the PeopleCert Integrated Management System
• Ensure that the team's work and presence is aligned with company's values "Quality - Passion - Integrity – Innovation", at all times

What we look for:

• University Degree in Informatics Technology or relevant field, Postgraduate Degree will be considered a plus
• Demonstrable experience in utilizing AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, GitLab's AI tools, or similar platforms. Familiarity with leveraging these tools for code generation, code review, and automation in software development processes is essential.
• Proven ability to creatively integrate AI tools into the software development lifecycle to enhance efficiency, code quality, and innovation
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a software developer
• Excellent understanding of OOP, knowledge of frameworks and design patterns will be highly appreciated
• Strong skills for ASP.NET, C# and JavaScript
• Ability to work in a team under guidelines, using agile software development methodology (SCRUM)
• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOLcertificate would be a plus)
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Well organized, self-driven, flexible and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development
• 100% Virtual Hiring Process

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check

• If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.