Subject Matter Expert – Python Programmer at Shaw Academy

Subject Matter Expert – Python Programmer

Shaw Academy is looking for a subject matter expert who has a proven track record of working in the programming field to work with our team of educators to curate a brand-new course for thousands of students worldwide.   This is a short term contract position with the potential to become full time.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 - 5 years of industry experience and a recognised qualification in Information technology. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Web Development languages such as HTML; Javascript as well as SQL Database knowledge. In addition to this, you will have a proven track record in working with Agile Software Methodologies

Who we are:

Shaw Academy is one of the leading global providers of personalised education at scale, educating hundreds of thousands of new students every month.  Our mission is to deliver great quality, accessible and affordable education to everyone, everywhere.

Essential skills you will need to do the job:

• Be a proven subject matter expert
• Be able to develop and organise your knowledge into a comprehensive and structured curriculum of 32 lessons aimed at a novice entry level programmer advancing to a proficient level.
• Work with our production and quality assurance team to develop engaging lessons and provide feedback to ensure that our students have an outstanding learning experience.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Be flexible and open to change.
• Open to critical feedback and work well under pressure.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise accordingly.

What we’ll provide:

• A market related salary with an incentive bonus for timeous completion of the project milestones and project wrap.
• A dynamic and engaging team to aid in the production outputs.