Software Engineer

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  

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our declarative, metadata-driven, rapid application development platform that is part of our new Healthcare Workforce Solutions initiative. Our platform is designed for multi-tenanted, operational, database-centric applications and features a fully implemented architecture, not just a pattern or framework.  

WHERE YOU’LL WORK  

• This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location preferred. Remote will be considered within the United States. 

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME 

• Develop and maintain the platform using Microsoft .NET 4.72 and C#. 

• Implement and manage schema in SQL Server. 

• Utilize the NetQuarry (proprietary low-code) Platform for development tasks. 

• Edit developer metadata in the NetQuarry Studio. 

• Create and extend services and tasks using C#. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the platform. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED 

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

• 3 years of experience with Microsoft .NET and C# (.NET 4.72 preferred)

• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and schema management. 

• Experience with metadata-driven development "low-code" and rapid application development platforms. 

• Ability to work in a multi-tenanted, operational, database-centric application environment. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
• Knowledge of extension, services, and task creation in C#. 

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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