Ascend Learning
Manager Software Engineering
Ascend Learning, Leawood, Kansas, United States,
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
The Manager Software Engineer will have responsibility for overseeing the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing multiple technologies. The development team is responsible for maintenance and development of multiple services/SaaS applications that serve several of our businesses.
The manager facilitates communication between developers and with other leaders, removes impediments, and provides leadership, mentorship, and career development to employees. This position will partner with other leaders in the organization to coordinate and prioritize backlog for a product, as well as ensure that the process is used properly by their team members.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Understand and meet business needs while guiding the duties of a Software Engineering teamModel the culture we want to have: a DevOps mindset with collaborative and agile approach to software development and operationsEnsure team members are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible with their teamsWork with the development teams to ensure the ability to deliver committed work itemsHandle day-to-day management responsibilities for direct reports.Assist/lead teams’ program increment and iteration planning, retrospectives, and demosEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with business and technical staff in on-site and virtual environments.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required5+ years software development experience4+ years of Software Development Management experienceThe ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PHP, .net, C# preferred or extensive experience managing teams using those technologiesSolid grasp of infrastructural and operational principlesStrong experience with agile methodologies and principlesProblem-solving skills to lead others during development and incidentsExperience with change, problem and incident management processesExcellent analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to interact and communicate with all levels of the businessMust be able to lead a team to self-organization and lead across and up as well as down the formal organization
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time offCompetitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k) employer matching programParental leaveWellness resourcesCharitable matching programHybrid workOn-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)Community outreach groupsTuition 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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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
The Manager Software Engineer will have responsibility for overseeing the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing multiple technologies. The development team is responsible for maintenance and development of multiple services/SaaS applications that serve several of our businesses.
The manager facilitates communication between developers and with other leaders, removes impediments, and provides leadership, mentorship, and career development to employees. This position will partner with other leaders in the organization to coordinate and prioritize backlog for a product, as well as ensure that the process is used properly by their team members.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.
How You’ll Spend Your Time
Understand and meet business needs while guiding the duties of a Software Engineering teamModel the culture we want to have: a DevOps mindset with collaborative and agile approach to software development and operationsEnsure team members are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible with their teamsWork with the development teams to ensure the ability to deliver committed work itemsHandle day-to-day management responsibilities for direct reports.Assist/lead teams’ program increment and iteration planning, retrospectives, and demosEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with business and technical staff in on-site and virtual environments.
What You'll Need
Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field preferred, or equivalent work experience required5+ years software development experience4+ years of Software Development Management experienceThe ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PHP, .net, C# preferred or extensive experience managing teams using those technologiesSolid grasp of infrastructural and operational principlesStrong experience with agile methodologies and principlesProblem-solving skills to lead others during development and incidentsExperience with change, problem and incident management processesExcellent analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to interact and communicate with all levels of the businessMust be able to lead a team to self-organization and lead across and up as well as down the formal organization
Benefits
Flexible and generous paid time offCompetitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k) employer matching programParental leaveWellness resourcesCharitable matching programHybrid workOn-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)Community outreach groupsTuition 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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