Careers

Lyryx Learning is committed to fostering a challenging, rewarding, yet enjoyable and flexible working environment. Competitive compensation and benefits round out a fulfilling career experience with us.

Lyryx is always interested in hearing from talented individuals who have experience in educational technology.

Current employment opportunities:

Senior Software Developer

About Lyryx Learning Inc

Lyryx Learning, established in 2000, is a software developer of online learning and assessment solutions. Over the past decade, Lyryx has produced more than 85 products in mathematics and business disciplines. The Lyryx team combines proven capabilities in software development with deep content knowledge and online infrastructure management expertise.

Position Profile

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, a Senior Software Developer is a member of Lyryx's fast moving technical team. Working alongside two other Senior Software Developers, you would help to lead a multi-disciplinary team, on concurrent projects, through all phases of the project life-cycle.

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for managing the delivery of small to medium e-learning project(s). In addition, the Senior Software Developer is actively involved in participating and building-on various external relationships with our partners. A qualified candidate will have excellent project management, leadership, and software development experience and skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed project plan(s) and manage all resources and deliverables associated with the development plan.
Identify resources required for the delivery of related project(s).
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project(s) and scope.
Effectively apply Lyryx development methodologies and enforce project standards.
Participate in internal process initiatives and proactively improve project management processes.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Provide content technical support to managed projects.
Participate in the design and development of content and tools required for the project(s).
Lead weekly content and attend operational meetings.
Participate and lead in training of new developers assigned to project(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Leadership ability; experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of 2-4 developers.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Knowledge of project management tools, best practices and processes.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Effective problem solver.
Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment.

Education and Experience

Degree in Computer Science.
Experience with Agile development process.
Experience with Java, and Javascript.
3-5 years of software development experience.
1 - 2 years of project management experience.
MGIS or equivalent an asset.
General business knowledge (accounting, economics, finance, ..) considered an asset

The Lyryx office is located in the Kensington area and offers a very flexible work environment, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Lyryx has two positions available and will begin interviewing on April 25, 2011 until the positions have been filled.

Project Manager II/ Programmer Job Description

About Lyryx Learning Inc

Job Summary

A Project Manager II/Programmer is responsible for managing the delivery of small to medium e-learning project(s). A qualified candidate will have excellent project management, leadership, and software development experience and skills.

Relationships

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, a Project Manager II/ Programmer works closely with other Project Manager(s) to lead multi-disciplinary project teams on concurrent projects through all phases of the project life-cycle. This position is actively involved in various external relationships, as well as internal operational discussions with the Lyryx management team.

Duties

Develop detailed project plan(s) and manage all resources and deliverables associated with the development plan.
Identify resources required for the delivery of related project(s).
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project(s) and scope.
Effectively apply Lyryx development methodologies and enforce project standards.
Participate in internal process initiatives and proactively improve project management processes.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Provide content technical support to managed projects.
Participate in the design and development of content and tools required for the project(s).
Lead weekly content and attend operational meetings.
Participate and lead in training of new developers assigned to project(s).

Required Skills

Leadership ability; experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of 2-4 developers.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Knowledge of project management tools, best practices and processes.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Effective problem solver.
Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment.

Education and Experience

Degree in Computer Science, MGIS (or equivalent).
Experience with either Agile or Scrum considered an asset.
General business knowledge (accounting, economics, finance, ..) considered an asset
Experience with Java, and Javascript.
3 - 5 years of software development experience.
Project management experience considered an asset.

Apply

Qualified candidates can forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@lyryx.com.

Jr. Project Manager/ Programmer Job Description

About Lyryx Learning Inc

The Lyryx office is located in the Kensington area and offers a very flexible work environment, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary

A Jr. Project Manager/Programmer is responsible for managing the delivery of small to medium e-learning project(s). A qualified candidate will have excellent project management, leadership and software development experience and skills.

Relationships

Reporting to the Director of Product Development, a Jr. Project Manager/ Programmer works closely with other Project Manager(s) to lead multi-disciplinary project teams and concurrent projects through all phases of the project life-cycle. This position is also actively involved in various external relationships, as well as internal operational discussions with the Lyryx management team.

Duties

Develop detailed project plan(s) and manage all resources and deliverables associated with the development plan.
Identify resources required for the delivery of related project(s).
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project(s) and scope.
Effectively apply Lyryx development methodologies and enforce project standards.
Participate in internal process initiatives and proactively improve project management processes.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Provide content technical support to managed projects.
Participate in the design and development of content, and tools required for the project(s).
Lead weekly content and attend operational meetings.
Participate and lead in training of new developers assigned to their project(s).

Required Skills

Leadership ability; experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of 2-4 developers.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Knowledge of project management tools, best practices and processes.
Excellent planning and organizing skills.
Effective problem solver.
Ability to create and maintain a positive work environment.

Education and Experience

Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
Experience with either Agile or Scrum considered an asset.
Accounting and economics knowledge considered an asset
Experience with Java, and Javascript.
1 – 2 years of software development experience.
1 - 2 years of project management experience.

Apply

Qualified candidates can forward a cover letter and resume to jobs@lyryx.com.