R help - Sep 2009 - R/S Programmer Employment Opportunity - New York, NY

R / S Programmer - New York

Description:
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions is looking for a R / S Programmer to join
their research based in New York City. We are looking for highly
motivated individuals to work in a customer-focused environment.

This is a unique opportunity to develop with a leading educational
company with a diverse series of statistical applications in
education/learning, operations, marketing, and finance.

The Role



 

*	To provide ad-hoc programming services to customers
*	To create and deliver tailored software applications and
libraries to internal clients
*	To participate in the design and implementation of cloud-based
statistical high-performance computing applications


Qualifications



 

*	Knowledge of statistical languages: S-PLUS or R, and SQL
*	Excellent communication skills
*	Experience of general software systems is an advantage (eg.
Java, Ruby, Oracle, XML, HTML


Offering



 

*	Opportunity to extend your technical knowledge while working in
a dynamic environment with a diverse group of clients
*	Flexible working environment and working hours
*	Competitive salary depending on experience
*	Great benefits


If you are interested in applying for this position please send a copy
of your resume and cover letter to Wesley.madison@kaplan.com .  


Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Full time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits: 
*401(k) plan 
*Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long 
term disability plans 
*Business casual dress code 
*Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days 
*A friendly, team oriented environment


Company URL: http://www.kaplan.com <http://www.kaplan.com>  

Company Profile:
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan,
Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for
individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan Test
Prep and Admissions is the world leader in the test prep industry and
has served millions of students in nearly 70 years. With 3,000 classroom
locations worldwide, a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a
complete array of books and software, and private tutoring options,
Kaplan offers preparation for more than 60 standardized tests in the
U.S. and the U.K., including entrance exams for secondary school,
college and graduate school, as well as English language and
professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides college and graduate
admissions consulting services, as well as after-school learning
programs for K-10 students through its SCORE! centers. Additionally, the
division's K12 Learning Services unit is a leading nationwide provider
of a broad range of academic intervention and support programs for
school districts seeking to meet the demands of No Child Left Behind
(NCLB).




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