Digital Workplace Engineer

Summary

Join Common App, a national not-for-profit organization, as their Digital Workplace Engineer. This senior-level role, reporting to the Director of Technical Operations, involves designing, implementing, and optimizing digital workplace solutions across key enterprise platforms. As a cross-system integrator, you will collaborate with stakeholders to create efficient, secure, and scalable solutions aligning business needs with technical capabilities. The position requires extensive experience in integration solutions, enterprise platforms, and programming languages. Common App offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plan, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess advanced proficiency in scripting languages and automation frameworks, along with a passion for higher education.

Requirements

• Candidates must live in the United States
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat
• 4-6 years of experience designing and implementing scalable integration solutions across enterprise platforms; proven track record as an integration or solutions architect
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, business information technology, systems engineering or relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience implementing, operating, and integrating enterprise-level solutions (ERP, CRM, Lead-to-Close, Service Management, etc.)
• Deep understanding of integration patterns and protocols (REST, SOAP, message queues) and expertise with API management and ESB technologies
• Hands-on experience with enterprise SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, Workday, Google Workspace, Atlassian products and Java‑based SaaS solutions; ability to extend and integrate these platforms using platform‑specific languages (e.g., Apex, Java, Python)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and Python, and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation and integration tasks
• Experience with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Workato, Boomi, Apache Camel, etc.) and familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and infrastructure as code
• Ability to interpret business processes, map them to technical workflows and design integrations that support end‑to‑end automation
• Creative problem solver who enjoys experimenting with technology to deliver innovative solutions and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of explaining technical issues to a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal and mentorship abilities, fostering collaboration across teams
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to identify root causes of complex issues and contribute to the design and delivery of effective, data-driven solutions

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize digital workplace solutions across key enterprise platforms
• Serve as a cross-system integrator, implementing solutions that align business needs with technical capabilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design efficient, secure, and scalable solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
• Experience with data modeling, database design (SQL/NoSQL), and monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, Datadog)
• Understanding of security standards, Zero Trust architecture and best practices for API and data integration
• Experience working within Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Platform‑level certifications (e.g., Salesforce Architect, MuleSoft Integration Architect, Google Cloud Professional, Atlassian Certified Expert)
• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field
• A passion for higher education is a plus

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC of MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account