Fast Facts

Ascend Learning is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to join the Software Reliability Engineering team for Summer 2026. This full-time hybrid role focuses on developing and maintaining containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines, requiring collaboration and technical expertise.

Responsibilities: The intern will develop and enhance containerized applications, implement automated pipelines, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate with team members while providing technical support for production issues.

Skills: Candidates should have skills in Linux, Kubernetes, Python, and Git, with familiarity in Pulumi, Kafka, and Postgres preferred, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications: Candidates should be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field and have exposure to Agile methodologies.

Location: This position is hybrid, based out of the Leawood, Kansas office.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $20 - $40.

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 

Ascend Learning is hiring an Intern Software Engineer for our Software Reliability Engineering team. The Intern Software Engineer will have responsibility for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines in a for-profit organization utilizing a variety of technologies. This is a full-time intern position for Summer 2026 in our Leawood, KS office/hybrid. 

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work hybrid scheduled based out of our Leawood, KS office from May-August 2026.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Develop and support enhancements to containerized applications and automated pipelines
• Work closely with a high-performance team daily to design and implement automation across several different projects
• Capable of working collaboratively with team members on different teams and in different locations
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed to support production issues
• Actively participate in all relevant agile ceremonies for each project iteration

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in a computer related field
• Exposed to the concepts of an Agile based development methodology or similar formal methodologies are required
• Some experience with Linux systems, Kubernetes, Python, Git
• Familiarity with Pulumi, Kafka, Postgres, DataDog preferred
• 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 an automated technical solution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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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