Software Engineering Team Lead

Common App

. Report to the Senior Director, Software Engineering .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $149,034 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced proficiency in web application development using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like Angular and TypeScript, alongside expert backend development with REST, C#, and .NET Core. Provides strategic guidance on cloud architecture and CI/CD practices while mentoring and leading software development teams.

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Web Application DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentCI/CD ImplementationAgile DevelopmentCloud Architecture

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptHTMLCSSAngularTypeScriptREST.NET CoreMySQLAWS DynamoDBAWS CodeBuild

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical GuidanceTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AWS LambdaGitHub ActionsJenkinsCloudFormationFargate/ECS

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect

Industry Keywords

Agile PracticesSecure CodingProduction DebuggingDomain-Driven DesignOWASP Top 10

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDynamoDBEC2JavaScriptJenkinsMySQLNoSQLTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Director, Software Engineering
Design and develop web-based and mobile software products for Common App
Provide technical guidance to a team of Software Developers
Mentor Software Developers
Implement high-quality software products meeting the needs of The Common Application community
Define architecture and guide team implementation
Influence frontend standards across the organization
Provide guidance on architecture and best practices across teams
Advise on database strategy and enterprise-level implementations
Guide organizational CI/CD strategy
Provide strategic guidance on cloud architecture
Shape Agile practices across teams and guide adoption of best practices
Provide oversight and guidance on production debugging and resolution approaches
Evaluate and recommend solutions based on complex proofs of concept, including adoption and organizational impacts
Guide teams on secure architecture and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in the United States; employees can live anywhere in the US 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 or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field, or equivalent combination of 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 using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern SPA frameworks such as Angular and TypeScript
Ability to define architecture, guide team implementation, and influence frontend standards
Expert backend and API development using REST, C#, .NET Core, ORMs, Domain-Driven Design, and Dependency Injection
Expertise in relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL and NoSQL data stores such as AWS DynamoDB
Advanced proficiency in CI/CD using 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 in Agile development environments and software development lifecycle practices
Expertise in code repository and branching strategies, code reviews, coding standards, deployment processes, and quality assurance practices
Expert in debugging and troubleshooting production environments
Expertise in evaluating and recommending solutions based on complex proofs of concept
Advanced proficiency in OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices
AWS Solutions Architect certification is ideal

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
Option 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