Senior Software Developer - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

Common App•Arlington, VA

8h•$115,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

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 more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application. If you are an experienced technical professional 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 Senior Software Developer

Requirements

Candidates must live in the United States.
Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
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, including feasibility, risk, and scalability considerations.
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 strengthen 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.

Nice To Haves

AWS Cloud Services like DynamoDB, ElasticCache, S3, Lambda, Bedrock, SageMaker, and Amazon Quick (including QuickSight).
Proficient in managing state in Angular 2+ Applications using NGRX.
Mobile hybrid frameworks like Ionic.
CI/CD automation cloud experience.
Proficient in building or integrating data science / machine learning / early GenAI solutions from prototype through validated POC, including iterative experimentation.
Proficient in common GenAI patterns such as prompt design, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and structured outputs/tool use.
Understanding of AI-specific quality and security risks (e.g., hallucinations, prompt injection, data leakage) and approaches for mitigation and evaluation, including basic observability practices (logging/metrics/monitoring) for prototypes and experiments.
.NET or AWS certification; relevant AI/ML coursework, training, or certification.
A passion for higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

Our senior software developer position reports to our Senior 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 will serve as mentors or provide direct guidance to other Software Developers.

Benefits

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