Fast Facts

Join Ascend Learning as a Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2026 to enhance and maintain enterprise software applications using Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies in a collaborative, people-first culture.

Responsibilities: Develop and support the ArchWeb platform, collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical expertise, and participate in agile ceremonies.

Skills: Knowledge of Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks; strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills required.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in a computer-related field; exposure to Agile methodologies preferred.

Location: Hybrid schedule from Leawood, Kansas, United States.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $20 - $30.

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

This internship will be for Summer 2026. The Intern Software Engineer for Enterprise Architecture will have responsibility for developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing Ruby on Rails and related technologies. As an intern you will be working on enhancing and maintaining an internal application that is used across all of architecture and development. This application tracks our entire microservices architecture, the teams that build it and the technologies that we leverage here at Ascend. It pulls much of this information through integrations with gitlab, datadog, and active directory.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

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

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Develop and support enhancements and new functionality for the ArchWeb platform using modern web technologies, including Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and RESTful APIs.
• Work closely with Architects, Engineering Directors, Engineers, and other cross-functional resources to define and deliver business impacting 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
• Be willing to support deployments outside of work hours and participate in an on-call rotation
• 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
• Knowledge through coursework or personal projects of the following: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular) 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 a 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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