11.1082, Jobs: Applications Systems Programmer at ETS

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Subject: 11.1082, Jobs: Applications Systems Programmer at ETS

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Date:  Thu, 11 May 2000 16:56:29 -0400
From:  "Hawkes, Carol" <CHawkes at ets.org>
Subject:  NLP: Applications Systems Programmer at Educational Testing Service

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Date:  Thu, 11 May 2000 16:56:29 -0400
From:  "Hawkes, Carol" <CHawkes at ets.org>
Subject:  NLP: Applications Systems Programmer at Educational Testing Service

J O B  O P E N I N G

Applications System Programmer

ETS Technologies
(A for-profit subsidiary of Educational Testing Service)

ETS is the nation's leading educational assessment organization and a
leader in educational research.  We develop and administer
achievement, occupational and admission tests for clients in
education, government and business.  We have recently announced the
creation of a new for-profit subsidiary - ETS Technologies.  This new
business venture will develop new applications of emerging
technologies to support on-line learning through several product
lines, the first of which is Natural Language Processing.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Manages the development, installation, maintenance, and documentation of
computer programs for scientific and/or business applications.  Executes
day-to-day development activities to meet user specifications, including
systems design, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and documentation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
*	Design, develop, and implement text analysis and statistical
        applications for research and production

*	Design, evaluate, and modify procedures to solve complex computing
        problems in natural language processing (statistical and/or
        knowledge-based), taking into consideration computer equipment
        capacity, operating time, and format of results

*	Maintain full technical knowledge of all phases of systems analysis
        and programming

*	Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written

*	Consult with applications users to collect and analyze applications
        systems software needs

*	Write documentation, evaluate reports and operating procedures, and
        maintain quality assurance

*	Recommend and develop cost estimates and present proposals for
        acquisition of new hardware/software required to support applications
        under development

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:
*	Detail-oriented, a self-starter, and possessing strong
        organizational and follow-up skills

*	Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

*	Ability to multi-task, plan and initiate action, and establish and
        meet deadlines

*	Ability to develop solid understanding of research and/or business
        functions of the application

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
*	Master's degree in Computer Science with a minimum of 2-5 years of
        diverse programming experience

*	Knowledge of C++, C, and PERL

*	Concentrated experience in Natural Language Processing (especially
        with very large corpora) and web-based application development is
        desirable

ETS Technologies offers a competitive salary and benefits package and
an ideal environment for professional growth and development.  Please
send two copies of your resume along with a cover letter stating the
position title and salary requirements to:

		C. Hawkes
		Educational Testing Service
		Rosedale Road, Mail Stop 52-D
		Princeton, NJ  08541
		Fax: 609-497-6022
		Or email to: chawkes at ets.org

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action in the Workplace.

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