Senior Software Developer - US Based Remote Opportunity

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $115,000 - $117,380

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. We support over 1 million students annually, many of whom are first-generation, as they apply to nearly 1100 member institutions using the Common App's free online application. We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our mission-driven team and contribute to advancing the college admission process through innovative technology.

Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in:
  • Angular.js 2+
  • Typescript
  • Microsoft .Net Core 2.0+
  • C#
  • Visual Studio IDE
  • ORM
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • Micro Service Oriented Architecture using Web API
  • Managing state in Angular 2+ Applications
  • SQL queries and stored procedures
  • 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Active participation in cross-organizational working groups and activities to support the development and maintenance of Common App culture.

Ideal Candidate Possesses

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

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Software Development.
• Design and develop web-based and mobile software products for Common App.
• Work in a team environment to assist in software architecture design.
• Implement high-quality software products that meet the needs of the Common App community.
• Plan, develop, modify, and test software components using .NET technologies within an Amazon Web Service and Agile development environment.
• Create new products and enhance existing software systems.
• Assist in managing the production system to ensure quality and support the end-user experience.
• May serve as mentors or provide direct guidance to other Software Developers.

Benefits

Common App offers a virtual-first environment with a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including:

• 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)

Application Instructions

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Company Information

Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. We support more than 1 million students annually, 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.