Lead Software Developer

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit organization, as their Lead Software Developer! This role reports to the Director of Software Development and involves leading a team in designing and developing web and mobile software products. You will provide technical guidance and mentorship while ensuring high-quality software. The position requires extensive experience in software development, specifically web application development, API service development, hybrid mobile frameworks, and AWS services. Common App offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
• Have 8-10 years of successful, progressive experience in software development
• Have 8-10 years of experience in Web Application development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SPA frameworks such as Angular, TypeScript, Javascript, React, etc
• Have 3+ years of experience in REST, GraphQL API service development using C#, .NET Core, Entity Framework, Domain Driven Design, Dependency Injection, MySQL, or NoSQL data stores
• Have 3+ years of experience in Hybrid Mobile Framework using Ionic, Android Studio, Xcode, etc
• Have 5+ years of experience in Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery Patterns using AWS Codebuild, AWS Lambda, Cloudformation, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and source control with GitHub, and AWS CodeCommit
• Have 3+ years of experience with AWS services like AWS Fargate/ECS, S3, SQS, SES, Elastic Cache, Cloudfront, EC2, Serverless Lambda, VPC, and DynamoDB
• Have 5+ years of experience in Agile practices
• Be expert in all components of the development process, including Code repository (Github) and branching strategy, Code review, Coding standards, Code deployment, Quality assurance processes
• Be able to debug and troubleshoot in production environments
• Be able to evaluate and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts
• Have an understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Be able to effectively use database software, Internet software, project management software

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentor a team of Software Developers
• Implement high-quality software products that meet the needs of The Common Application community
• Design and develop both web-based and mobile software products for Common App

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess AWS Solution Architect certification
• Have a passion for higher education

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
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• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
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