What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Software Developer - US Based Remote Opportunity position at Common App?
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.
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
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.
Salary : $135,000 - $154,000
