Overview
Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world? At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 10 million students worldwide. We work with over 28,000 schools, nurseries, and education trusts in 115 countries to deliver customer-centric solutions that improve education outcomes. What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions to enrich the lives of learners. RM Group operates through three businesses: Technology (Managed Services, Software and Infrastructure for Schools), Assessment (Software and Services) and TTS (Educational Resources). Within the assessment market we are experts in providing solutions for online exam testing and marking and the management and analysis of educational data. We work with government ministries, exam boards and professional awarding bodies for high stakes assessment such as GCSEs, A Levels, and professional qualifications. Each year, our software is used globally to conduct hundreds of thousands of on-screen tests and to mark millions of paper-based scripts. For over a decade we have been partnering with the world’s leading awarding bodies to deliver intuitive, secure, and reliable e-marking solutions. Visit our website to find out more:
www.rm.com/assessment
Responsibilities Joining us means becoming an integral part of an exciting new team, poised to make waves in the education sector! Your role won't just be about executing tasks; it'll be about shaping the future of education technology alongside Product Owners, Architects, and Development teams. Together, you'll craft innovative solution designs, ensuring they align seamlessly with our overarching vision. But it doesn't stop there – you'll also be a key collaborator with our Product Architects, challenging their decisions and working hand-in-hand to optimize technical designs. Your insights and expertise will be instrumental in translating conceptual designs into tangible technical deliverables, driving our mission forward with each line of code. As a Mid-Level Engineer, you'll play a vital role within our team, bringing your expertise to the table and actively contributing to projects from their inception to completion. You're known for your problem-solving skills and thrive when faced with new challenges. You're always seeking to push boundaries and explore innovative solutions that drive development to new heights of scalability and reliability. Your solid grasp of core software design principles, including DDD, means that adapting to emerging technologies is second nature to you. Beyond technical skills, you possess a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you undertake. You take initiative in identifying areas for improvement and are proactive in suggesting and implementing solutions. Your collaborative spirit shines through as you work seamlessly with your colleagues, supporting each other and fostering a positive team dynamic. You understand the importance of adhering to coding standards and best practices to ensure the high quality and performance of our codebase. In addition, you're not afraid to speak up and advocate for product enhancements, security measures, and improvements to our team processes. Your contributions are instrumental in driving the success of our projects and the growth of our team as a whole.
Experience Strong back-end development experience in production environments Strong programming skills (we mainly use PHP and .NET but are more concerned with good fundamentals) Experience in developing scalable software for large codebases Knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MySQL Knowledge of at least one major cloud provider Demonstrated commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) Experience in designing, understanding, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Good understanding of Security, Networking, and Database concepts Familiarity with standard project lifecycle processes Proactive and inquisitive nature, willing to undertake various responsibilities Experience with Docker Good understanding of standards for code quality, testing, and iterative, continuous delivery Experience owning a feature from concept to production, including proposal, discussion, and execution Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging high-volume production systems What’s in it for you? At RM we have My Work Blend @RM which provides office-based colleagues with multi-location and hybrid working options. As well as your office base, you can spend a proportion of your time working at other locations that suit your role and your life, including home, other offices, customer sites, distribution centres or on the move. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process. As well as a competitive salary and our core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available, some roles are also eligible for a performance-related bonus. There are lots of voluntary benefits too. You could buy additional annual leave, join our dental plan, sign up for a health assessment, or take part in our cycle to work scheme. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM. To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work, we also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at
recruitment@rm.com . Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world? At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 10 million students worldwide. We work with over 28,000 schools, nurseries, and education trusts in 115 countries to deliver customer-centric solutions that improve education outcomes. What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions to enrich the lives of learners. RM Group operates through three businesses: Technology (Managed Services, Software and Infrastructure for Schools), Assessment (Software and Services) and TTS (Educational Resources). Within the assessment market we are experts in providing solutions for online exam testing and marking and the management and analysis of educational data. We work with government ministries, exam boards and professional awarding bodies for high stakes assessment such as GCSEs, A Levels, and professional qualifications. Each year, our software is used globally to conduct hundreds of thousands of on-screen tests and to mark millions of paper-based scripts. For over a decade we have been partnering with the world’s leading awarding bodies to deliver intuitive, secure, and reliable e-marking solutions. Visit our website to find out more:
www.rm.com/assessment
Responsibilities Joining us means becoming an integral part of an exciting new team, poised to make waves in the education sector! Your role won't just be about executing tasks; it'll be about shaping the future of education technology alongside Product Owners, Architects, and Development teams. Together, you'll craft innovative solution designs, ensuring they align seamlessly with our overarching vision. But it doesn't stop there – you'll also be a key collaborator with our Product Architects, challenging their decisions and working hand-in-hand to optimize technical designs. Your insights and expertise will be instrumental in translating conceptual designs into tangible technical deliverables, driving our mission forward with each line of code. As a Mid-Level Engineer, you'll play a vital role within our team, bringing your expertise to the table and actively contributing to projects from their inception to completion. You're known for your problem-solving skills and thrive when faced with new challenges. You're always seeking to push boundaries and explore innovative solutions that drive development to new heights of scalability and reliability. Your solid grasp of core software design principles, including DDD, means that adapting to emerging technologies is second nature to you. Beyond technical skills, you possess a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for the work you undertake. You take initiative in identifying areas for improvement and are proactive in suggesting and implementing solutions. Your collaborative spirit shines through as you work seamlessly with your colleagues, supporting each other and fostering a positive team dynamic. You understand the importance of adhering to coding standards and best practices to ensure the high quality and performance of our codebase. In addition, you're not afraid to speak up and advocate for product enhancements, security measures, and improvements to our team processes. Your contributions are instrumental in driving the success of our projects and the growth of our team as a whole.
Experience Strong back-end development experience in production environments Strong programming skills (we mainly use PHP and .NET but are more concerned with good fundamentals) Experience in developing scalable software for large codebases Knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL and MySQL Knowledge of at least one major cloud provider Demonstrated commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) Experience in designing, understanding, and troubleshooting complex distributed systems Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Good understanding of Security, Networking, and Database concepts Familiarity with standard project lifecycle processes Proactive and inquisitive nature, willing to undertake various responsibilities Experience with Docker Good understanding of standards for code quality, testing, and iterative, continuous delivery Experience owning a feature from concept to production, including proposal, discussion, and execution Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging high-volume production systems What’s in it for you? At RM we have My Work Blend @RM which provides office-based colleagues with multi-location and hybrid working options. As well as your office base, you can spend a proportion of your time working at other locations that suit your role and your life, including home, other offices, customer sites, distribution centres or on the move. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process. As well as a competitive salary and our core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available, some roles are also eligible for a performance-related bonus. There are lots of voluntary benefits too. You could buy additional annual leave, join our dental plan, sign up for a health assessment, or take part in our cycle to work scheme. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM. To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work, we also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at
recruitment@rm.com . Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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