Senior Software Engineer

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

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

• Design, Enhance and develop software solutions for the ATI Nursing Platform using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, Web API, Rest Services, Azure, 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 participate in an on-call rotation

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or relevant work experience
• 8+ 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