Hybrid Software Engineer Intern: CI/CD & Containers

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking an Intern Software Engineer for our Software Reliability Engineering team. The intern will develop, test, and maintain containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines at Ascend Learning in Leawood, KS in a hybrid Summer 2026 program.

This role requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, familiarity with Linux, Kubernetes, Python, and Git, and strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field.
• Exposure to Agile based development methodologies or similar.
• Some experience with Linux systems, Kubernetes, Python, Git.
• Familiarity with Pulumi, Kafka, Postgres, DataDog preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and teamwork skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support enhancements to containerized applications and automated pipelines.
• Work closely with a high-performance team daily to design and implement automation across several projects.
• Collaborate with team members across different teams and locations.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting for production issues.
• Participate in relevant agile ceremonies for each project iteration.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

Python

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field

Tools

Pulumi

Kafka

Postgres

DataDog

Job description

Ascend Learning is seeking an Intern Software Engineer for our Software Reliability Engineering team. The intern will develop, test, and maintain containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines at Ascend Learning in Leawood, KS in a hybrid Summer 2026 program.

This role requires current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field, familiarity with Linux, Kubernetes, Python, and Git, and strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.