Software Engineer Intern

Ascend Learning; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Charitable matching

On-site gym

Community outreach

Job summary

Ascend Learning, a tech-enabled education company, is seeking an Intern Software Engineer in Leawood, KS, for a hybrid work arrangement. You will develop and support enhancements for the ATI Nursing platform using Angular, .NET Core, C#, SQL, and other Microsoft technologies, collaborating with product owners and cross-functional teams.

Trainees gain hands-on experience in deploying scalable software, agile ceremonies, and production troubleshooting while contributing to content authoring,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies is required.
• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support enhancements for the ATI Nursing platform with modern tech.
• Collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.
• Work with teammates across locations and participate in agile ceremonies.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Agile concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer-related field

Tools

Angular

.NET Core

EF Core

C# .NET 6.0

MVC

WebAPI

JSON

SQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning 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.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

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.

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Intern Software Engineer will have responsibility for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing Microsoft technologies. As an intern you will be working on enhancing and maintaining an authoring, publishing and delivery applications that allows content creators to create products such as e-books, tutorials and simulations.

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
• 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

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. 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.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. 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 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

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.

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