Sr Software Engineer

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.

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Will consider candidates working hybrid from our Burlington, MA office location.

• 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 be willing to support deployments outside of work hours; participate in an on-call rotation

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or relevant 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 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
• Solid grasp of infrastructural and operational principles
• Strong experience with agile methodologies and principles
• Experience with Jira, .NET Framework preferred
• Experience mentoring team members preferred
• Understanding of an Agile-based development methodology or similar formal methodologies

• 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
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups

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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