Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Ascend is a fast-growing SaaS company that automates accounts payable processing for mid-market and large enterprise customers through text extraction, machine learning, and integration into financial systems.
• The company serves notable clients such as NASCAR, Panera, Virgin Voyages, Life Time Fitness, and PGA Tour, along with major hospitals, financial services providers, and higher education institutions.
• As a fully remote company, Ascend offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and unlimited time off, fostering an environment for learning and career growth.
• The Senior Software Engineer will lead the creation of innovative software solutions, focusing on designing, building, and improving technology to maintain competitiveness.
• Responsibilities include coding and development, conducting code reviews, designing software systems, mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, contributing to technical planning, maintaining documentation, and providing technical leadership.
• The salary range for this position is $150,000-$160,000.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or demonstrable work experience is required.
• Candidates must have 7+ years of professional software development experience, including hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software.
• Evidence of increasing responsibilities in current or previous roles is necessary.
• Proficiency in coding languages such as C#, Golang, Python, Vue, Typescript, TSQL, and PLpgSQL is required.
• Candidates should possess soft skills including resilience, attention to detail, passion for creating valuable solutions, time management, critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration, adaptability, and leadership.

Benefits:

• Ascend offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health care benefits, with 100% coverage for employees and 50% for dependents.
• Employees receive a generous retirement plan match and an annual Lifelong Learning Allowance for personal development opportunities.
• The company provides flexible time off, 10 paid holidays, Flex Fridays during the summer, and one week off between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Ascend promotes a culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, with charity matching and volunteer days.
• The remote-first culture ensures that all employees feel connected, regardless of location.
• Flexible schedules and generous parental leave programs are available to support family needs.
• Employees are equipped with the necessary tools and technology to perform their best work, including hardware, software, and home office setups.