Senior Certification Exam Developer - Technical

As a Senior Certification Exam Developer, you will own and lead the end-to-end development of certification exams for the InterSystems community. You will design, develop, deliver, and continuously improve industry-standard certification exams that are valid, reliable, and defensible.In this role, you will collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), certification management, and other internal stakeholders, while following internal quality processes and recognized industry standards for assessment and credentialing.Your work directly supports the recognition of the skills and expertise of InterSystems customers and partners. This role requires the ability to understand software development concepts and effectively communicate with SMEs when designing and validating technical assessments.This role is well suited for someone who enjoys structured problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous learning, and who wants to grow deep expertise in certification and assessment while owning meaningful, high-impact work.ResponsibilitiesLeads exam development processes to create industry-standard certification examsConducts JTAs (job task analyses) to ensure exam design validityScopes and defines exam content and engages with stakeholdersLeads SMEs in question design and creationWrites and reviews questions using industry-standard processesPerforms industry-standard cut-score analysesLeads exam beta testing, recruits, and provides support to beta candidatesMaintains existing examsAuthors questions and delivers certification exams using exam delivery systemProvides customer support to exam candidates Works with other certification team members, and follows exam development best practicesWorks with certification management to ensure exam uptake Periodically assesses the success of the Certification Program using reports and makes recommendations for improvement Develops certification paths for learner rolesRequired Qualifications:Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate software development concepts such as object-oriented programming, data structures, system architecture, and deploymentStrong interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively with SMEs and stakeholdersExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to clarity and detailStrong organizational and data presentation skillsAbility to learn new concepts quickly, adapt to change, and work effectively as part of a teamDemonstrated interest in learning, assessment, or professional development; we are willing to train the right candidate in areas where they lack experiencePreferred Qualifications: Experience developing technical exams or other assessment itemsExperience writing assessment items such as multiple-choice exam questionsExperience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)Experience in the learning industry as a trainer or courseware developer Preferred qualifications are helpful but not required. Candidates are not expected to meet all preferred qualifications at hire.Education and TrainingEducation/Experience in the learning industry, such as Psychometrics, Instructional Design, Educational Assessment, etc. is a plus. Equivalent professional experience and a demonstrated ability to learn assessment and certification best practices are equally valued. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.The company also provides generous employee benefits including:Medical, vision, and dental insuranceShort-term and long-term disability, and life insurance401(k) Profit Sharing ContributionPaid Time Off and HolidaysParental LeaveTuition reimbursementThe estimated base compensation range for this role is:$119,000—$146,000 USDAbout InterSystemsInterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.