Senior Software Engineer

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, 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. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. 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 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025. 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. Ascend Learning's Nursing Category is fueled by a commitment to excellence as we support the full learning journey of future nurses. Our nursing brands — ATI, APEA, and NursingCE — offer evidence-based solutions designed to develop practice-ready nurses who are prepared for board certification and clinical practice. We use data analytics and engaging learning tools to help nursing students master core content. And we provide nursing education administrators and faculty with best-in-class support and expertise from some of the sharpest minds in nursing education. We aid nurse educators in understanding students' comprehension based on nearly two decades of data — including more than 12 million proctored assessments — that detail student learning and performance. The result is customers who are confident in their program offerings and positioned for healthy outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of software applications in a for-profit organization using multiple technologies. The development team is responsible for both maintenance and development of multiple services/applications that serve several Ascend Learning businesses.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.

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, JavaScript, Web API, Rest Services, Azure, AWS, PostgreSQL, and MSSQL 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 and participate in an on-call rotation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or relevant work experience preferred 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 in .NET, C#, SQL, and MVC Experience in Angular 12+, HTML5, and CSS 3.0, and BootStrap Experience with Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes is strongly recommended Experience with cloud services such as AWS or Azure is preferred Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab), including branching strategies, merge requests and CI/CD integration Solid grasp of infrastructural and operational principles Strong experience with agile methodologies and principles Experience with Jira, .NET Framework preferred Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) preferred Experience mentoring team members preferred Understanding of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $123,600.00-$176,770.00. In accordance with applicable state laws, we are providing the expected pay range for this position. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, current business needs and local market factors. Most regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in an Ascend incentive bonus or sales plan.

BENEFITS

Health, dental, and vision insurance Company paid life Insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and parental leave Employee assistance program Other wellness programs such as Headspace and Airvet Charitable matching program Fostering A Sense of Belonging Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. 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. 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.