Senior Software Engineer

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Headsp

Headspace and Airvet

Charitable matching program

Job summary

Ascend Learning in Leawood, KS is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of enterprise applications across multiple services. You will work on a mix of maintenance and new features using C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services.

You will collaborate with product owners, mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, contribute to architecture decisions, and participate in deployments including on-call duties.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in software development for web-based applications
• 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
• Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab), including branching strategies, merge requests and CI/CD integration
• 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

Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop functionality within the Enterprise Applications team using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, Web API, Rest Services, Azure, AWS, and MSSQL
• 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 willing to support deployments outside of work hours and participate in an on-call rotation

Job description

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.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

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

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Enhance and develop functionality within the Enterprise Applications team using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, Web API, Rest Services, Azure, AWS, and MSSQL
• 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 willing to support deployments outside of work hours and participate in an on-call rotation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or relevant work experience preferred
• 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
• Experience with Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab), including branching strategies, merge requests and CI/CD integration
• 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

HIRING RANGE

The current full-time, annualized base pay hiring range for this role is $123,600.00-$176,770.00. 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

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.