Python and SQL Technical Admissions Tester (Part-Time)

The Python and SQL Technical Admissions Tester, at Hackbright Academy, is responsible for assessing incoming student technical proficiency in basic Python and SQL. Prospective students will schedule 1 hour blocks with testers where they will work on a coding challenge-type question. The tester is responsible for assessing technical levels, providing guidance, and in some circumstances teaching basic concepts.

Note that this position is temporary, and hours will range between 0-25 hours weekly, depending on potential student quantities. Interviews are expected to last several weeks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate incoming students' skills in Python and SQL through coding challenge assessments.
• Facilitate 1 hour coding challenge sessions with prospective students to determine their technical capabilities.
• Offer guidance on coding approaches, logic, and best practices to help students improve.
• Ensure quality instruction that applies best practices and principles.
• Assess students’ performance and provide insights regarding their technical readiness for the program
• Record observations and feedback on students’ performance for future reference.
• Guide students through debugging and logical thinking without directly providing answers.
• Collaborate with the admissions team to provide insights on student readiness and potential learning challenges.

Job Skills:

• Proficiency in basic Python concepts, syntax, and problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of SQL fundamentals, including queries, joins, and basic database operations.
• Capability to assess and guide students on problem-solving approaches.
• Experience reviewing and grading coding challenges.
• Proactive and clear communicator.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Work Experience:

• 2+ years in a technical engineering position.

Education:

• Commensurate training in software engineering/Bootcamps in lieu of degree will be considered.

Other:

• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 20 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. 
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.