Senior Software Engineer

Ascend Learning, LLC•Leawood, KS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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