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: Lead Software Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of back-end systems and services using Java, AWS, and Node.js in a microservices-based architecture.
- Design and implement architecture for new features, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence.
- Handle data migration tasks efficiently while ensuring data integrity.
- Work with AWS Serverless technologies, leveraging tools like Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality code through test automation, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
- Drive operational excellence by focusing on system reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and ensure seamless integration.
- Independently managed projects, from conception to deployment, with minimal supervision.
Required Skills:
- 9+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
- Expertise in Java, AWS, Node.js, and Microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of AWS Serverless technologies (e.g., Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway).
- Proven experience in data migration.
- Solid knowledge of test automation frameworks and quality assurance practices.
- Ability to design scalable and reliable architectures while maintaining operational excellence.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with front-end technologies is a plus.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
- Experience leading development projects or teams.
Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $150,000 – $160,000 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]
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