Ascend Learning
Principal Software Engineer
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Leawood, KS
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ September 19th, 2025
CI/CD
Docker
Kafka
Edtech.com's Summary
Ascend Learning is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of software applications across multiple technologies. The role involves enhancing functionality, driving technology adoption, mentoring team members, collaborating on high-impact projects, and supporting production deployments in a for-profit organization serving various business sectors including healthcare.
Highlights
- Lead and develop software using C#, .NET, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, Azure, and MSSQL.
- Drive adoption of new technologies and best practices in software development processes.
- Mentor and coach team members on coding standards and software design principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance and troubleshooting.
- Assist in design, architecture, and deployment of software projects including participation in on-call rotations.
- Require 8+ years of software development experience and proficiency in .NET, C#, SQL, MVC, Angular 12+, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap.
- Strongly recommended experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, Git-based platforms, and AWS or Azure cloud services.
- Prefer candidates with experience in agile methodologies, technical leadership, and mentoring.
- Benefits include flexible PTO, competitive insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, wellness resources, tuition reimbursement, and hybrid work options.
Principal Software Engineer Full Description
Principal Software Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: PRINC006073
Full-Time
Leawood, KS 66211, USA
Job Details
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We are seeking highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our team and lead and contribute to the development of software applications in a for-profit organization using multiple technologies. Our Software Engineering teams support a wide range of services, platforms and products that span across healthcare, 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 Software Engineering team using advanced technologies like C#, .NET Framework, Angular, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, JavaScript, Web API, Rest Services, Azure, and MSSQL
- Lead and drive the adoption of new technologies and practices to improve software development processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize and deliver high-impact projects on time and within budget
- Mentor and coach team members on best practices, coding standards, and software design principles
- Assist in performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
- 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
- Participate in and present to our Software Engineering Community of Practice
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
- 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
- Experience establishing engineering standards, patterns and best practices
- Experience operating as a technical lead on complex cross-functional projects and initiatives
- 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 Jira preferred
- 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 mentoring team members preferred
- Understanding of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies
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
- Hybrid work
- On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
- Community outreach groups
- Tuition reimbursement
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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