Common App

Common App

Common App is a nonprofit organization that provides a streamlined platform for college applications, supporting students, families, and guidance counselors in navigating the college admission process while promoting access, equity, and integrity in ed...

Education Services
51-250
Founded 1975

Description

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of software developers.
  • Design and develop web-based and mobile software products for Common App.
  • Implement high-quality software products that meet the needs of the Common Application community.
  • Influence frontend architecture and standards across the organization.
  • Guide backend and API architecture and best practices across teams.
  • Advise on database strategy and enterprise-level implementations.
  • Shape CI/CD practices and cloud architecture across the organization.
  • Lead Agile software practices and help adopt development best practices.
  • Oversee debugging, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution approaches.
  • Evaluate complex proof-of-concept solutions and recommend adoption paths.

Requirements

  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Willingness to travel to attend twice-annual Common App retreats.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a relevant field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 8–10 years of successful, progressive experience in software development.
  • 6–8 years of experience as a people manager.
  • Advanced proficiency in web application development with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern SPA frameworks such as Angular and TypeScript.
  • Expert backend and API development experience using REST, C#, .NET Core, ORMs, Domain Driven Design, and Dependency Injection.
  • Expert knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL and AWS DynamoDB.
  • Advanced proficiency with CI/CD tools such as AWS CodeBuild, AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitHub.
  • Advanced proficiency with AWS services including Fargate/ECS, S3, SWF, Step Functions, SQS, SES, ElastiCache, CloudFront, EC2, Serverless Lambda, VPC, and DynamoDB.
  • Expert knowledge of Agile development environments, software development lifecycle practices, debugging, troubleshooting, and secure coding principles.
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure architecture/compliance practices.
  • AWS Solution Architect certification is preferred.
  • Passion for higher education is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive market-based salary of $135,000 to $149,034.
  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Virtual-first work environment.
  • Paid time off, seven company-wide holidays, nine floating holidays, sick leave, and a monthly mental health day.
  • Choice of PC or Mac laptop plus optional external monitor, keyboard, mouse, or headset.
  • One-time office setup stipend, monthly remote work stipend, and monthly mobile stipend.
  • 401(k)/403(b) retirement plan with 5% company contribution and 5% company match.
  • Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, HSA/FSA options, and dependent care FSA.
  • Company-provided life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and optional supplemental life insurance.
  • Annual professional development funds, growth opportunities, and employee assistance and wellness-related perks.

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