Software Engineer Intern-SRE

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 

Ascend Learning is hiring an Intern Software Engineer for our Site 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

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.