Lead Software Developer - US Based Remote Opportunity

ABOUT US

Do you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our nearly 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced Software Developer leader and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Lead Software Developer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Lead 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. This role will provide technical guidance and mentor a team of Software Developers while implementing high-quality software products that meet the needs of The Common Application community.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:
Candidates must live in the United States.
Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience;
8-10 years of successful, progressive experience in software development
8-10 years of experience in Web Application development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SPA frameworks such as Angular, TypeScript, Javascript, React, etc.
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.
3+ years of experience in Hybrid Mobile Framework using Ionic, Android Studio, Xcode, etc.
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.
3+ years of experience with AWS services like AWS Fargate/ECS, S3, SQS, SES, Elastic Cache, Cloudfront, EC2, Serverless Lambda, VPC, and DynamoDB.
5+ years of experience in Agile practices.
Expert in all components of the development process, including
Code repository (Github) and branching strategy
Code review
Coding standards
Code deployment
Quality assurance processes
Able to debug and troubleshoot in production environments.
Expected to evaluate and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts.
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
Employee must be able to effectively use database software, Internet software, project management software.
The ideal candidate will possess:

AWS Solution Architect certification.
A passion for higher education is a plus.
Pay Range:

$135,000-$154,000

Benefits

Common App is a virtual first environment. We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays*
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
• floating holidays prorated depending on start date

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
Financial security
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
Health & wellness
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
Career development
Budgeted annual funds for professional development
Growth opportunities within the company
Additional perks
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

We work to maintain the best possible environment for our staff, where people can learn and grow. We strive to provide a diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

HOW DO I APPLY

To apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.