Manager Software Engineering

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Ascend LearningWe Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First CultureAscend 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 DoWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineering Manager in our Ascend Learning Technology organization. The Software Engineering Manager will have responsibility for overseeing the development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of software applications in a for-profit organization utilizing multiple technologies.A Software Engineering Manager in the Ascend Learning Technology organization will be expected to function and lead in a DevOps culture. This includes working on an agile software development team that includes full accountability for the team’s output. The Software Engineering Manager facilitates the engineering team’s activities, removes impediments, and provides leadership. This individual will partner with other leaders in the organization to coordinate and prioritize backlog for a product, as well as ensure that the scrum process is used properly for the collective team. This role will directly manage software engineers.WHERE YOU’LL WORKThis position will work a hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS office location.How You’ll Spend Your TimeLead and manage teams of software engineers working on projects within the Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems.Ensure the engineering teams are operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.Ensure platform stability through proactive monitoring, performance optimization, and timely issue resolution.Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions by implementing rigorous testing and quality assurance processes.Works with different teams within the organization to achieve DevOps goals.Partner with PMO to conduct prioritization sessions with stakeholders for all stories related to the product.Assist/lead teams iteration planning, retrospectives and demos.Coordinate and lead release deployments across a cross functional team.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business and technical staff in on-site and virtual environments.Develop a culture of continuous improvement amongst team members and peers.What You/'ll NeedHigh school diploma or GED requiredBachelor’s degree in computer-related field, or equivalent work experience required8 years of software development or technical experience3 years of people management experienceExperience leading a large team or multiple small teams of software engineers working on projects within the Microsoft D365 and Salesforce ecosystems.Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.Experience with software architecture design and implementation.Strong team player with problem-solving skills.Must be able to lead a team to self-organization.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Flexible and generous paid time offCompetitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance401(k) employer matching programParental leaveWellness resourcesCharitable matching programOn-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)Community outreach groupsSeniorit y levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSoftware EngineeringIndustriesE-Learning ProvidersReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ascend Learning by 2xGet notified about new Software Engineering Manager jobs in Leawood, KS.Kansas City, MO $125,500.00-$200,800.00 4 days agoOverland Park, KS $194,100.00-$262,700.00 1 month agoOverland Park, KS $120,000.00-$180,000.00 6 days agoKansas City Metropolitan Area $72.00-$96.00 2 weeks agoKansas City Metropolitan Area $182,500.00-$240,000.00 1 day agoDirector IT Software Engineering (Enterprise Business Applications/ERP)Kansas City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoOverland Park, KS $179,000.00-$187,000.00 2 weeks agoLenexa, KS $179,000.00-$187,000.00 2 weeks agoSoftware Engineering Manager - Sustaining EngineeringEngineering Manager - Solutions EngineeringLeawood, KS $86,000.00-$123,000.00 1 week agoSoftware Engineering Manager (Backend SaaS)Technical Manager - Automotive and IndustrialKansas City, MO $88,500.00-$115,100.00 5 days agoSoftware Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Linux KernelManager, Software Engineering - Stablecoin and BlockchainKansas City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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Created: 2025-09-24