Intern - Software Engineering (Leawood, KS, US, 66211)

Laudio; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascend Learning is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 at our Leawood, KS location. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using Microsoft technologies as part of a collaborative team.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience with a content platform for learning products, e-books, and simulations. You will work with Angular and .NET Core, contribute to a fast-paced dev lifecycle, and participate in agile ceremonies while we prepare you for a career

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field.
• 3+ Agile exposure or experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS C#, JavaScript, MVC, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and MVVM frameworks (e.g., Angular) preferred.
• Strong organizational, teamwork, and detail orientation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Angular/.NET-based features for the ATI Nursing platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.
• Participate in the software development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide troubleshooting and support during production issues.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

MS C#

JavaScript

MVC

SQL

HTML5

CSS3

Angular

MVVM

Agile

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Angular

.Net Core

EF Core

C# .Net 6.0

MVC

WebAPI

SQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Software Engineer Intern will join our development team for the Summer 2027 internship program and gain hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications using Microsoft technologies.

As an intern, you will contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of a content authoring, publishing, and delivery platform that enables content creators to build digital learning products, including e-books, tutorials, assessments, and simulations. You will collaborate with experienced software engineers, participate in the software development lifecycle, and gain exposure to real-world business applications in a fast-paced, for-profit environment.

This opportunity is ideal for students who are passionate about software development and are pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. We are primarily seeking rising Juniors and Seniors who are interested in applying their technical skills while gaining valuable industry experience.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

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

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Develop and support enhancements and new functionality for the ATI Nursing platform using cutting edge technology, including Angular, .Net Core, EF Core, C# .Net 6.0, MVC, WebAPI, JSON, SQL, Kubernetes and Docker
• Work closely with Technical Product Owners, Technical Product Managers, Business Product Owners, and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver business impacting projects
• Capable of working collaboratively with team members on different teams and in different locations
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed to support production issues
• Be willing to support deployments outside of work hours and participate in an on-call rotation
• Actively participate in all relevant agile ceremonies for each project iteration

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field
• Exposed to the concepts of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies are required
• Knowledge through coursework of the following programming languages: MS C#, JavaScript, MVC, SQL, HTML5, CSS 3.0, and experience with a MVVM framework (e.g. Angular) preferred
• 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 verbal and written communication skills

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is -. 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.