Ascensus
Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.
Section 1: Position Summary As a Software Engineer at Ascensus, you will be part of a high-energy, collaborative team focused on delivering innovative software solutions using modern engineering practices — including unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, and design patterns.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in
C# and the .NET framework
to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, including
customized extensions for content capture and storage platforms such as Kofax . You will also be responsible for
modernizing legacy systems , including the
migration of VB6 applications to .NET 4.5+ .
Passion for quality code, technical excellence, and continuous improvement is essential. You’ll be part of an agile team empowered to solve complex business challenges through automation, efficiency, and rapid delivery pipelines.
Section 2:JobFunctions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for protecting, securing, and handling all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
Demonstrate Ascensus’ Core Values — People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always® — in all daily actions, fostering our I-Client service philosophy.
Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Design, develop, test, document, and maintain efficient
.NET applications
using
C# ,
ASP.NET , and related frameworks.
Develop
custom extensions and enhancements for Kofax applications
to improve content capture and document processing.
Identify, design, and implement solutions to improve application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
Diagnose and resolve production issues in a timely manner in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Participate in the full
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including requirement gathering, architecture design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
Migrate and modernize legacy systems, including
VB6 to .NET 4.5+ conversions .
Develop and consume
web services (REST/SOAP)
and integrate them with existing applications.
Collaborate closely with other developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and support teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous operation.
Apply automation, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline releases.
Utilize
AI tools
to automate workflows, enhance productivity, and integrate intelligent features in application development.
Leverage containerization tools such as
Docker
or
Kubernetes
to support scalable deployment architectures.
Engage in design discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assist in estimating, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies as part of a Scrum team.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Section 3: Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements
Education & Experience:
3+ years of professional software development experience in small to medium-scale business environments.
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining .NET applications in
C#
for at least 3 years.
Experience with
Kofax Capture
or similar content capture systems preferred.
Experience modernizing and migrating
VB6
or other legacy applications to
.NET 4.5+ .
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in
C# ,
ASP.NET ,
.NET Framework 4.5+ , and related technologies.
Strong understanding of
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
and design principles (S.O.L.I.D., cohesion, coupling, design patterns).
Experience with
Microsoft SQL Server
or
Oracle
databases; ability to design efficient schemas and stored procedures.
Proficient in
XML ,
JSON , and
HTML5 .
Familiarity with
Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and
RESTful APIs .
Experience with
containerization
(Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar).
Understanding of
web technologies
such as HTTP, proxies, and Apache/Nginx.
Experience with
version control systems
(Git preferred).
Knowledge of
concurrency patterns
and multi-threaded programming in C#.
Familiarity with
open-source development
practices.
Experience with
Python, JavaScript, jQuery, or Knockout.js
is a plus.
Professional Attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code.
Passion for software development, innovation, and continuous learning.
Familiarity with
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and practices (e.g., test-driven development, continuous integration).
Supervision
None. Works under minimal supervision while collaborating across teams and departments.
The national average salary range for this role is 100-120k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case‑by‑case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.
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Section 1: Position Summary As a Software Engineer at Ascensus, you will be part of a high-energy, collaborative team focused on delivering innovative software solutions using modern engineering practices — including unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, and design patterns.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in
C# and the .NET framework
to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, including
customized extensions for content capture and storage platforms such as Kofax . You will also be responsible for
modernizing legacy systems , including the
migration of VB6 applications to .NET 4.5+ .
Passion for quality code, technical excellence, and continuous improvement is essential. You’ll be part of an agile team empowered to solve complex business challenges through automation, efficiency, and rapid delivery pipelines.
Section 2:JobFunctions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for protecting, securing, and handling all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
Demonstrate Ascensus’ Core Values — People Matter, Quality First, and Integrity Always® — in all daily actions, fostering our I-Client service philosophy.
Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Design, develop, test, document, and maintain efficient
.NET applications
using
C# ,
ASP.NET , and related frameworks.
Develop
custom extensions and enhancements for Kofax applications
to improve content capture and document processing.
Identify, design, and implement solutions to improve application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
Diagnose and resolve production issues in a timely manner in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Participate in the full
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , including requirement gathering, architecture design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
Support people and process improvement strategies for the organization.
Migrate and modernize legacy systems, including
VB6 to .NET 4.5+ conversions .
Develop and consume
web services (REST/SOAP)
and integrate them with existing applications.
Collaborate closely with other developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and support teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous operation.
Apply automation, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline releases.
Utilize
AI tools
to automate workflows, enhance productivity, and integrate intelligent features in application development.
Leverage containerization tools such as
Docker
or
Kubernetes
to support scalable deployment architectures.
Engage in design discussions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Assist in estimating, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies as part of a Scrum team.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Section 3: Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements
Education & Experience:
3+ years of professional software development experience in small to medium-scale business environments.
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining .NET applications in
C#
for at least 3 years.
Experience with
Kofax Capture
or similar content capture systems preferred.
Experience modernizing and migrating
VB6
or other legacy applications to
.NET 4.5+ .
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in
C# ,
ASP.NET ,
.NET Framework 4.5+ , and related technologies.
Strong understanding of
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
and design principles (S.O.L.I.D., cohesion, coupling, design patterns).
Experience with
Microsoft SQL Server
or
Oracle
databases; ability to design efficient schemas and stored procedures.
Proficient in
XML ,
JSON , and
HTML5 .
Familiarity with
Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
and
RESTful APIs .
Experience with
containerization
(Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar).
Understanding of
web technologies
such as HTTP, proxies, and Apache/Nginx.
Experience with
version control systems
(Git preferred).
Knowledge of
concurrency patterns
and multi-threaded programming in C#.
Familiarity with
open-source development
practices.
Experience with
Python, JavaScript, jQuery, or Knockout.js
is a plus.
Professional Attributes:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, efficient, maintainable, and reusable code.
Passion for software development, innovation, and continuous learning.
Familiarity with
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and practices (e.g., test-driven development, continuous integration).
Supervision
None. Works under minimal supervision while collaborating across teams and departments.
The national average salary range for this role is 100-120k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case‑by‑case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid‑Time‑Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.
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