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Ascend Learning is hiring a Senior Software Engineer. This role involves developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using Microsoft technologies while providing mentorship to other engineers. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include enhancing and developing enterprise applications with C#, .NET, Angular, Docker, and more.
Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to define project deliverables and conduct code reviews.
Mentors less experienced engineers and troubleshoots production issues.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience and 6+ years in software development.
Technical skills needed: .NET, C#, Angular, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka.
Experience with CRM applications and Agile methodologies preferred.
Benefits include generous paid time off, competitive insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and wellness resources.
Offers tuition reimbursement, charitable matching, and community outreach groups.

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Job Details

Description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Senior Software Engineer will have responsibility for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing Microsoft technologies. This position will also mentor other engineers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Remote will be considered within the United States.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

Enhance and develop functionality within the Enterprise Applications team using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Knockout.js, Web API, and MSSQL
Enhance and configure SaaS environments in the Sales and Operations space
Collaborate with a diverse team of developers and Product Owners to define and deliver impactful projects
Work independently, as well as with team members on different teams and in different locations including directly with business stakeholders.
Conduct thorough code reviews as a reviewer to ensure high-quality software development Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed to support production issues
Assist and in some cases be responsible for the design and architecture of projects and features
Execute deployments in production and non-production environments and willing to support deployments outside of work hours participate in an on-call rotation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
6+ years of relevant experience in software development for web-based applications
Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to participate in collaborative development projects
Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to translate a business scenario into a technical solution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members
Experience with Customer Relationship Management applications
Experience with CPQ, CLM or PIM preferred
Experience with the following preferred: .NET, Angular 12+, C#, MVC, SQL, HTML5, and CSS 3.0
Experience with Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes is strongly recommended
Experience with Jira, IIS, .NET Framework preferred
Experience mentoring team members preferred
Understanding of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies

BENEFITS

Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
Hybrid work
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Original Job Description

Job Details

Description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Remote will be considered within the United States.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

Enhance and develop functionality within the Enterprise Applications team using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Knockout.js, Web API, and MSSQL
Enhance and configure SaaS environments in the Sales and Operations space
Collaborate with a diverse team of developers and Product Owners to define and deliver impactful projects
Work independently, as well as with team members on different teams and in different locations including directly with business stakeholders.
Conduct thorough code reviews as a reviewer to ensure high-quality software development Provide technical mentoring and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed to support production issues
Assist and in some cases be responsible for the design and architecture of projects and features
Execute deployments in production and non-production environments and willing to support deployments outside of work hours participate in an on-call rotation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
6+ years of relevant experience in software development for web-based applications
Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to participate in collaborative development projects
Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to translate a business scenario into a technical solution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members
Experience with Customer Relationship Management applications
Experience with CPQ, CLM or PIM preferred
Experience with the following preferred: .NET, Angular 12+, C#, MVC, SQL, HTML5, and CSS 3.0
Experience with Kafka, Docker and Kubernetes is strongly recommended
Experience with Jira, IIS, .NET Framework preferred
Experience mentoring team members preferred
Understanding of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies

BENEFITS

Flexible and generous paid time off
Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) employer matching program
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Charitable matching program
Hybrid work
On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
Community outreach groups
Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

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