Test Developer

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, 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. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers.  

Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.  

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 DO

As a Test Developer, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and editing assessments for Ascend Learning. As a Test Developer, you must ensure that each assessment meets the specifications defined by stakeholders while also ensuring product quality and on-time delivery. Coordination across various departments is required to develop content, ensure content validity, communicate progress, and resolve issues. As a Test Developer, you must maintain the company’s internal database and records to create and deliver assessments. The Test Developer is also responsible for beta testing assessments for quality and end-user functionality.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position has the flexibility of remote work within the United States.

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Use an internal database to create and maintain assessments (high stakes, low stakes, and certification) to predetermined specifications while meeting established deadlines and coordinating with cross-functional teams, including psychometrics, content experts, media development, and project management.
• Responsible for documenting assembly tasks in detail, building tests, performing testing in a production environment, and coordinating to ensure that all issues are resolved before final product release.
• Copyedit products to ensure consistency with company standards.
• Understand the various steps within the test development process, why they are performed, and when they should be modified. Use this knowledge to contribute to process modification and/or the resolution of customer support inquiries.
• Assist manager to coordinate with IT teams to create, test, and release new functionality, prevent incidents, and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide administration and management of internal databases.
• Prepare pretest items and perform pretest rotations as needed to maintain bank health.
• Analyze assigned item bank and identify item development targets for content experts.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of editing experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using available resources
• Desire to take accountability of projects and quality
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of editing and proofreading
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly
• Aptitude for organizing and prioritizing work while directing own activities
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

BENEFITS 

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging 

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.