Senior Software Developer

Summary

Join Common App, a national non-profit organization, as a Senior Software Developer and contribute to our mission of promoting access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. This role involves designing and developing web-based and mobile software products using .NET technologies within an AWS and Agile environment. You will collaborate with a team of developers, contribute to software architecture, and ensure high-quality software products. The position requires 5-8 years of software development experience and proficiency in various technologies, including Angular.js, TypeScript, and Microsoft .Net Core. Common App offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare, retirement plan, and stipends for remote work support. We are a virtual-first environment committed to fostering a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Candidates must live in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-8 years of experience in software development
• Proficient in Angular.js 2+, Typescript, Microsoft .Net Core 2.0+, C#, Visual Studio IDE, ORM, HTML5, and CSS3, Micro Service Oriented Architecture using Web API
• Proficient in managing state in Angular 2+ Applications
• Proficient in SQL queries and stored procedures
• Proficient in all components of the development process, including Code repository (GitHub) and branching strategy, Code review, Coding standards, Code deployment
• Expected to evaluate and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and team collaboration skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• In partnership with leadership and HR, ensuring equitable practices and experiences to strengthening inclusion acumen, and promote a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members
• Actively participate in cross-organizational working groups and activities to support the development and maintenance of Common App culture

Responsibilities

• Our senior software developer position reports to our Director of Software Development and is part of a team of developers designing and developing both web-based and mobile software products for Common App
• Our Developers work in a team environment to assist in software architecture design and to implement high-quality software products that meet the needs of the Common App community
• This position plans, develops, modifies, and tests software components using .NET technologies within an Amazon Web Service and Agile development environment to create new products and enhance existing software systems
• Our software developers also assist in managing the production system to ensure quality in support of the end-user experience and may serve as mentors or provide direct guidance to other Software Developers

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Services like DynamoDB, Elastic Cache, S3, Lambda
• Proficient in managing state in Angular 2+ Applications using NGRX
• Mobile hybrid frameworks like Ionic
• CI/CD automation cloud experience
• .NET or AWS certification
• A passion for higher education is a plus

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Vacation Leave (starting at 10 days per year)
• Sick Leave (15 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day)
• Floating Holidays (9 days to be used at employee’s discretion)
• Mental Health Days (12 per year)
• Healthcare
• Medical (2 plan options with Cigna including an option for 100% employee coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contribution starting at $1,500 or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on plan election
• Dental (plan with MetLife offering 100% employee coverage)
• Vision benefits (plan with Cigna offering 100% employee coverage)
• Short + Long Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Life + AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life + AD&D insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution + additional 5% employer match
• Stipends (virtual office set up and monthly remote work support)
• Future growth opportunities within the organization