Ascend Learning, LLC

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We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture   Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, 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. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.     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 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.     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 hiring a Sr Manager Software Engineering (Player/Coach) to lead a team building and operating a Healthcare Workforce Solutions (SaaS product) built on .NET and SQL Server. This role combines people leadership, hands on technical leadership (architecture and code reviews), and deep product expertise. A core responsibility of this role is to transition an existing onshore team to effectively leverage the company’s offshore delivery model, forming a single, high performing Scrum team across multiple time zones. The offshore model already exists within the organization; this role will be responsible for adopting it for this team and enabling offshore ownership of delivery end-to-end.    WHERE YOU’LL WORK     This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the United States with the responsibility to collaborate with offshore team in India on a regular basis    HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME    Lead architecture and technical direction for the Healthcare Workforce Solutions SaaS platform  Actively participate in code reviews, setting up a high bar for design quality, maintainability, performance, and correctness  Provide hands on technical guidance to unblock complex work and support production issue resolution when needed  Raise overall engineering standards through best practices, documentation, and technical mentorship  Become and remain a deep expert in the product, including workflows, user journeys, configuration, and real-world usage  Use product knowledge to guide technical tradeoffs, architectural investments, and prioritization decisions Partner closely with Product Management to define scope, success criteria, and delivery plans aligned to product outcomes Lead the team (across time zones) on a consistent Scrum execution process and successfully delivery not limited to running daily standups, removing blockers, well refined sprints Drive delivery predictability, transparency, and continuous improvement  Direct management responsibility to include managing, coaching, and developing engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and growth plans  Design, set up, successfully operationalize, and manage the offshore engineering team     WHAT YOU'LL NEED    High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred 8+ years of relevant work experience Experience leading software engineering teams with delivery accountability Strong hands-on background in C#/.NET and SQL Server   Proven experience delivering and operating SaaS products Demonstrated player/coach leadership style (architecture + code reviews) Experience setting up and leading offshore or distributed teams  Strong working knowledge of Scrum Ability and willingness to become a product expert Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration 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 On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington) Community outreach groups Tuition reimbursement   Fostering A Sense of Belonging    Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. 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.     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.