Job Description
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Job Title: Software Developer
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy new services to enable conversion and modernization initiatives
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
- Manage and query relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)
- Utilize AWS services (Fargate, S3, Lambda) to build cloud-native applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery of features
- Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD processes
- Support RTE responsibilities such as facilitating team ceremonies, coordinating dependencies, and ensuring alignment with Agile Release Train objectives
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns
- Proficiency with Postgres and MySQL databases
- Experience with AWS (Fargate, S3, Lambda) for building and deploying applications
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, SAFe framework, or Release Train practices
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience in RTE or Scrum Master responsibilities
- Exposure to containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of monitoring tools (Splunk, CloudWatch, Dynatrace)
Location: Chicago,IL
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $90,440 – $109,440 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
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