Software Engineer

Ascend Learning is a national leader in data driven, online educational solutions for learners, educators and employers in high-growth, licensure-driven professions spanning healthcare, fitness and wellness, skilled trades, insurance and financial services. We are passionate about accelerating learning while impacting job readiness, employment success and employee retention with the belief that our work changes lives.

Our culture is intentionally results-driven and selfless with a relentless focus on our customers. We believe in trust, transparency, freedom and responsibility with a commitment to meritocracy, inclusion and diversity of thought. Continual investment in our over 1500 employees is also a core principle realized through ongoing professional development and providing opportunities to grow, develop and lead. Ascend Learning is headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and remote workers in cities across the U.S.

Ascend Learning is hiring now for a Software Engineer. As a software engineer, you will work under general supervision from senior team members, while developing professional expertise in developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing multiple technologies with a basic understanding of the assigned platform, working on projects of moderate scope. This role participates in iteration story estimation and code review as a reviewer. This position will work hybrid from our Leawood, Kansas office location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support enhancements and new functionality for Ascend platforms using cutting edge technology.
• Work collaboratively with matrixed DevOps team members to own solutions through project execution and solutions maintenance and monitoring.
• Define, develop, and refine project deliverables by working with Platform Analysts, Scrum Masters, Quality Assurance Engineers, Product Owners, and other cross-functional resources to define, develop, and refine project deliverables.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting to support production issues.
• Participate in all relevant agile ceremonies for each project iteration including story tasking, task estimating, and story ownership.
• Provide monitoring capabilities for all new code.
• Participate in code reviews, both as a submitter and a reviewer and adhere to defined coding standards and guidelines, both in developing code and in assessing code during a review.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and client side development frameworks
• Understanding of relational database technologies and concepts
• Knowledge of Agile Software Development frameworks and processes

Skills & Abilities

• 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 verbal and written communication skills
• Able to participate in iteration planning discussions, provide estimations on tasks for stories, and be willing to stick to commitments made in each iteration
• Understanding of software development best practices
• Unit testing on all code commits
• Customer-focused mindset

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.

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