Associate UI Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid-Time-Off

Job summary

Ascensus is looking for an Associate Engineer to join their dynamic team in Philadelphia. You will focus on delivering quality software solutions and have a passion for software development. The role includes responsibilities like software analysis, securing confidential data, and supporting process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have up to 2 years of experience, familiar with programming, and capable of participating in design discussions. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65-$80k, not including bonuses or benefits.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of experience in software development or systems.
• Familiarity with programming languages.
• Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Protect and secure confidential data.
• Analyze and maintain software applications.
• Assist in planning throughout the software development life cycle.

Skills

Software development

Problem-solving

Object-oriented design

Generative AI tools

Agile practices

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Ascensus does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future and does not hire candidates working under OPT

Video Interview Process:

As part of our Software Engineer hiring efforts, we are using a video screening process and coding assessment. To learn more and to help prepare for this, please see the attached materials.

Section 1: Position Summary

As an Associate Engineer at Ascensus, you will be working in a high‑energy team, delivering high‑quality software using the best engineering practices in today’s industry. Curiosity and passion for software development are critical. We are building teams that are empowered with AI capabilities and innovative tools to solve business needs using a rapid development and deployment pipeline focused on AI, automation, and rapid iteration.

As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
• Our I‑Client service philosophy and our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day‑to‑day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight in support of achieving the business goals.
• Assist in estimating and planning throughout the software development life cycle.
• Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Up to two years of full‑time professional experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments through internships, co‑ops, or professional experience.
• Working experience in one or more programming or scripting languages.
• Experience in using Generative AI tools for software development.
• Understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures and algorithms.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Passion for developing software.
• Qualified candidates must complete a video interview assessment after applying as the next step, to be completed within 7 days of receiving the link. How to prepare: Set aside 40‑45 minutes for the self‑guided assessment that includes games and questions. Find a quiet place to record and be camera‑ready. You’ll need a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer with your camera and microphone enabled. You’ll answer questions to share your skills and experience and bring your personality to the interview. This step accelerates the interview process, moving qualified candidates to hiring manager interview fast.
• Experience participating in design discussions with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity or experience with Agile engineering practices (test‑driven development, continuous integration and pair programming, etc.).
• Experience in open‑source development.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The national average salary range for this role is $65‑80k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

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