Fast Facts

Ascend Learning is seeking a motivated Software Engineering Manager to lead software development teams in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role involves overseeing software applications and ensuring high-quality delivery within the Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems.

Responsibilities: Manage and lead software engineering teams, oversee project priorities, ensure platform stability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and DevOps practices.

Skills: Strong leadership, experience in software development, team management, and knowledge of Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems are crucial for this role.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field and 8 years of software development experience, including 3 years of people management experience, are required.

Location: This position is hybrid based in Leawood, Kansas, USA.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $160,000.

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 a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager in our Ascend Learning Technology organization. The Software Engineering Manager will have responsibility for overseeing the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing multiple technologies.

A Software Engineering Manager in the Ascend Learning Technology organization will be expected to function and lead in a DevOps culture. This includes working on an agile software development team that includes full accountability for the team’s output. The Software Engineering Manager facilitates the engineering team’s activities, removes impediments, and provides leadership. This individual will partner with other leaders in the organization to coordinate and prioritize backlog for a product, as well as ensure that the scrum process is used properly for the collective team. This role will directly manage software engineers.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Lead and manage teams of software engineers working on projects within the Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems.
• Ensure the engineering teams are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Ensure platform stability through proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and timely issue resolution.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions by implementing rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.
• Works with different teams within the organization to achieve DevOps goals.
• Partner with PMO to conduct prioritization sessions with stakeholders for all stories related to the product.
• Handle day-to-day management responsibilities for direct reports.
• Assist/lead teams iteration planning, retrospectives and demos.
• Coordinate and lead release deployments across a cross functional team.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business and technical staff in on-site and virtual environments.
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement amongst team members and peers.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field, or equivalent work experience required
• 8 years of software development or technical experience
• 3 years of people management experience
• Experience leading a large team or multiple small teams of software engineers working on projects within the Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Experience with software architecture design and implementation.
• Strong team player with problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lead a team to self-organization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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