Software Engineer: Build Secure, Scalable Apps with CI/CD

Ascensus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is a leading technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. A Software Engineer role involves building high‑quality software with modern practices, working in a Scrum team to deliver solutions aligned with architecture and standards.

The position emphasizes a rapid development and deployment pipeline, automation, and releasing software. Candidates should have strong OO design, problem‑solving skills, and experience with .NET/Java ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing software & systems for small to medium business environments.
• Proficient in one or more languages such as C#, Java, JavaScript, MS-SQL Server or Sybase.
• At least 3+ years hands‑on experience with one of the programming languages (e.g. C# and Java).
• Good experience with the Microsoft technology stack.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of design principles (patterns, cohesion/coupling, S.O.L.I.D.).
• Strong knowledge of object‑oriented design, data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with Services Oriented Architecture and RESTful services development.
• Experience with writing clean and maintainable code using engineering best practices (unit testing, continuous integration and deployment, automation, design patterns, refactoring etc.).
• Experience working with other developers, quality engineers, ops engineers and support engineers to ensure smooth deployment and continual operation.
• Passion for developing good software.
• 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.).
• Working experience with Python, C/C++, MySQL, Apache, Ngnix, Redis, JavaScript, jQuery, Knockout.js
• Experience in open source development
• Understanding of web technologies (HTTP, Apache, HTTP Proxies)
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with working with legacy code

Responsibilities

• Protect, secure, and properly handle confidential data to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.
• Embody Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always in daily actions.
• Analyze, implement, test, document and maintain new and current software applications with minimal oversight.
• 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.

Skills

C#

Java

JavaScript

MS-SQL Server

Sybase

Object-oriented design

SOA/REST

Unit testing

CI/CD

Python

C/C++

Web technologies

Tools

MS-SQL Server

Sybase

Apache

Nginx

Redis

JavaScript

jQuery

Knockout.js

Job description

Ascensus is a leading technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. A Software Engineer role involves building high‑quality software with modern practices, working in a Scrum team to deliver solutions aligned with architecture and standards.

The position emphasizes a rapid development and deployment pipeline, automation, and releasing software. Candidates should have strong OO design, problem‑solving skills, and experience with .NET/Java ecosystems.