Our Global eLearning Practice helps training teams in global companies who want to ensure successful training outcomes amongst their workforce and customers by avoiding the disadvantages of the traditional “eLearning and localization as separate activities” approach, and by simplifying the vendor ecosystem through a single, expert solution provider with a comprehensive integrated solution.

About The Role:

Responsible for developing RWS eLearning product offering based on the Adapt Framework. Will lead the development of the authoring tool by developing and maintaining bespoke components and plugins and customized client themes.
Provides the full range of technical solutions/services in the creation of state-of-the-art eLearning products that result in outstanding quality and client satisfaction. Applies deep technical and solutions expertise to solving complex and/or critical technical issues or product requirements

Key Responsibilities: 

* Manage the development and innovation of bespoke responsive HTML5,multi-device products
* Develop and maintain bespoke features, components, plugin’s and themes using the Adapt Framework
* Collaborate on the Adapt open source project
* Develop multi-device game based products
* Contribute to technical discussions for internal and client facing meetings
* Provide innovative solutions and accurate time estimations to the sales and project management team
* Develop and grow other members of the team
* Ensure all aspects are developed to the company standard, within the allocated timeframes
* Provide technical support, resolving bugs and issues

Skills:

* JavaScript
* jQuery or similar DOM manipulation framework
* HTML/ HTML5 / Web standards
* LESS / SASS / CSS / CSS3 / And other animation libraries
* Responsive web development for multi-touch devices
* Cross-browser compatibility development
* Understanding in the importance of Accessibility
* Understanding of Frontend Application Architecture (MVVM/MVC)

Highly desirable skills:

* Node.js
* Knowledge of using Grunt
* Backbone.js, Underscore.js & Handlebars
* Proficient in using Git/Mercurial
* Test driven development
* Knowledge of iOS and Android development
* Competency in using the Adobe Creative Suite

Experience Requirements:

* At least 5 years’ experience in relevant eLearning development roles and positions 
* Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of additional languages is a plus
* Ability and confidence to communicate with clients and present to groups
* Experience in localization and language services industry is a plus

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