Senior Software Developer

Common App

. Report to the Senior Director of Software Development .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing web-based and mobile software products using .NET technologies, Angular.js, and AWS Cloud Services. Proficient in software architecture, secure coding practices, and mentoring software developers while fostering a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Proficiency In Angular.js 2+Microsoft .NET Core 2.0+AWS Cloud Services ExperienceSQL Queries And Stored ProceduresCI/CD Automation Cloud Experience

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Hard Skills

C#Visual Studio IDEHTML5CSS3Microservice-Oriented ArchitectureWeb APINGRXIonicGenAI PatternsOWASP Top 10 Security Vulnerabilities

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoringCommitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

GitHubDynamoDBElastiCacheS3LambdaBedrockSageMakerAmazon QuickSightCI/CD ToolsDevelopment Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

.NET CertificationAWS CertificationAI/ML CourseworkTraining Or Certification

Industry Keywords

Software DevelopmentHigher EducationAgile DevelopmentCross-Organizational CollaborationProof Of Concept Evaluation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDynamoDBIonicJavaScriptSQLTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Director of Software Development
Design and develop web-based and mobile software products for Common App
Assist in software architecture design
Implement high-quality software products meeting the needs of the Common App community
Plan, develop, modify, and test software components using .NET technologies
Work within an Amazon Web Services and Agile development environment
Create new products and enhance existing software systems
Assist in managing the production system to support quality and the end-user experience
Mentor or provide direct guidance to other Software Developers
Evaluate complex proof of concepts and make recommendations on feasibility, risk, and scalability
Participate in cross-organizational working groups and activities supporting Common App culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must live in the United States or its territories
Willingness and ability to travel for periodic in-person events, including semi-annual Common App retreats, department retreats, and strategic leadership sessions
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
Proficiency in Angular.js 2+, TypeScript, Microsoft .NET Core 2.0+, C#, Visual Studio IDE, ORM, HTML5, CSS3, and microservice-oriented architecture using Web API
Proficiency in managing state in Angular 2+ applications
Proficiency in SQL queries and stored procedures
Proficiency in development processes including GitHub repositories and branching strategy, code review, coding standards, and code deployment
Ability 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 verbal and written communication and team collaboration skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Ability to partner with leadership and HR to ensure equitable practices and experiences
Active participation in cross-organizational working groups and activities
AWS Cloud Services experience such as DynamoDB, ElastiCache, S3, Lambda, Bedrock, SageMaker, and Amazon Quick/QuickSight
Proficiency managing Angular 2+ application state using NGRX
Experience with mobile hybrid frameworks such as Ionic
CI/CD automation cloud experience
Experience building or integrating data science, machine learning, or early GenAI solutions from prototype through validated proof of concept
Proficiency in GenAI patterns including prompt design, embeddings, retrieval-augmented generation, and structured outputs/tool use
Understanding of AI-specific quality and security risks and mitigation/evaluation approaches, including basic observability practices
.NET or AWS certification; relevant AI/ML coursework, training, or certification
Passion for higher education is a plus
Resume and cover letter with salary expectations required to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life balance
Virtual-first office
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Seven company-wide holidays
Nine floating holidays, prorated depending on start date
Sick leave
Monthly mental health day
Choice of PC or MAC laptop
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 with 5% company contribution, additional 5% company match, 3-year vesting schedule, and immediate participation eligibility
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 deduction pet insurance through PinPaws
1Password family account
Diverse, collaborative, team-oriented, creative environment