Associate UI Engineer

Ascensus; Dresher (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Generous reward programs

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking multiple Associate Engineers for their software engineering teams in various disciplines including Full Stack, Front-End/UI, Back-End, and DevOps. Candidates should have up to two years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills.

The position offers a base salary range of $65k–$80k, dependent on various factors, along with benefits such as a 401(k) match and health insurance. Additionally, qualified candidates will participate in a video interview assessment within 7 days.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of professional experience developing software.
• Experience in one or more programming or scripting languages.
• Understanding of object-oriented design and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Handle confidential data securely.
• Analyze, implement, and maintain software applications.
• Support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Software development experience

Generative AI tools

Problem-solving skills

Agile engineering practices

Tools

Object-oriented programming

Open-source development

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform that powers savings plans across America, supporting nearly 16million participants in saving for a better future.

We are recruiting multiple associate‑level Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering teams across the following disciplines: Full Stack, Front‑End/UI, Back‑End, Software Quality/Test Automation, Data Engineering, Data Science, DevOps, and Video Interview Process. The role requires no visa sponsorship.

Position Summary

As an Associate Engineer, you will work in a high‑energy Scrum team, delivering high‑quality software with rapid iteration, AI tools, automation, and best industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Secure, protect, and properly handle all confidential data held by Ascensus to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Analyze, implement, test, document, and maintain new and existing software applications with minimal oversight.
• Assist in estimating, planning, and tracking throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in other tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of full‑time professional experience developing software for small to medium business environments (internships, co‑ops, or professional experience).
• Experience in one or more programming or scripting language.
• Experience using generative‑AI tools for software development.
• Understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and passion for software development.
• Experience with Agile engineering practices (test‑driven development, continuous integration, pair programming, etc.).
• Experience with open‑source development.
• Experience participating in design discussions with technical and non‑technical audiences.

Video Interview Assessment

Qualified candidates must complete a video interview assessment within 7days of receiving the link. This self‑guided assessment includes games and questions and typically takes 40–45minutes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ascensus is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary range: 65k– 80k (exclusive of bonuses and benefits). Salary may vary based on location, experience, performance, and internal alignment.

Benefits may include:

• 401(k) match
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account up to$1,100 employer contribution
• 401(k) & 529 college savings match programs
• Generous reward programs
• Volunteer and charitable giving programs