Software Developer - US Based Remote Opportunity

Common App

1d • Remote

About The Position

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 Software Engineer 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 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.
• 4-6 years of experience in software development/technical support jobs.
• Comfortable with use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Github Copilot or similar).
• Familiarity with Agentic Frameworks (e.g., MCP/Model Context Protocol, tool-calling schemas) and context window optimization.
• Ability to design complex "System Prompts" and RAG-style workflows to ground AI outputs in specific business logic and cloud architecture.
• Intermediate ability to "audit" AI code, identifying technical debt, security issues, or architectural patterns.
• Ability to use tools like Claude Design, Figma Make or similar to move from discovery to functional prototype quickly and ensure UI components align with design standards.
• Proficient in Python or TypeScript for building AI utilities and automation scripts.
• Proficient in .Net core 2+, HTML5, CSS3, and C#.
• Proficient in Angular 2+ frontend framework, Visual Studio Code IDE.
• Proficient with SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Familiar with Amazon Web Services: DynamoDB, Redis, RDS, Lambda.
• Proficient in version control like GitHub.
• Able to evaluate and make recommendations based on simple Proof of Concepts.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and team collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Certified Developer.
• Previous experience in a job dealing with Amazon Web Services.
• Experience with AWS .Net SDK.
• Experience with managing state in Angular 2+ Applications or NGRX.
• Experience with Entity Framework or other ORM.
• Familiar with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Familiar with continuous integration (CI) tools like Jenkins.
• Experience building and deploying a production-grade AI agent or tool-calling integration.
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilizes various tools (such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code) to deliver .NET and Angular solutions at an accelerated velocity.
• Works 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.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior