The Common Application, Inc

Software Engineering, Team Lead - U.S. Based Remote Opportunity

The Common Application, Inc$135K — $149K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must live in the United States
  • Willing to travel for biannual retreats
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field
  • 8-10 years of progressive software development experience
  • 6-8 years of experience managing people
  • Advanced proficiency in web and frontend development with modern frameworks
  • Expertise in backend, API development, and cloud technologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Software Developers
  • Design and develop web-based and mobile software products
  • Implement high-quality software products for the Common Application community
  • Provide guidance on architecture and best practices across teams
  • Shape Agile practices and software development lifecycle across teams
  • Oversee debugging and troubleshooting in production environments
  • Guide on secure coding practices and OWASP compliance

Benefits

  • Virtual-first work environment
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Monthly remote work and mobile stipends
  • Market-based salaries and performance-based bonuses
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions and matching
  • Comprehensive health insurance options starting on hire date
  • Budget for professional development and growth opportunities
  • Well-being programs and additional employee perks
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Software Engineering, Team Lead, reports to our Senior Director, Software Engineering, and is part of a team of engineers 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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:
  • Candidates must live in the United States.
  • Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or 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 people manager.

Web & Frontend Development
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Web Application Development using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern SPA frameworks such as Angular, TypeScript, with the ability to define architecture, guide team implementation, and influence frontend standards across the organization.

Backend & API Development
  • Expert in backend and API development using REST using C#, .NET Core, ORMs, and applying Domain Driven Design and Dependency Injection.
  • Providing guidance on architecture and best practices across teams.
  • Expert in relational and non-relational databases, including MySQL and NoSQL data stores(AWS DynamoDB), with the ability to advise on database strategy and enterprise-level implementations.

Cloud & DevOps
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) using tools such as AWS CodeBuild, AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and source control systems (GitHub), with guidance on organizational CI/CD strategy.
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency with AWS services, including Fargate/ECS, S3, SWF, Step Functions, SQS, SES, ElasticCache, CloudFront, EC2, Serverless Lambda, VPC, and DynamoDB, with the ability to provide strategic guidance on cloud architecture.

Agile & Software Practices
  • Expert in Agile development environments, with the ability to shape practices across teams and guide the adoption of best practices.
  • An expert across the software development lifecycle, including:
    • Code repository and branching strategies
    • Code reviews and coding standards
    • Code deployment processes
    • Quality assurance practices
  • Expert in debugging and troubleshooting production environments, providing oversight and guidance to teams on resolution approaches.
  • Expert in evaluating and recommending solutions based on complex POC, with guidance on adoption and organizing impacts.

Security & Compliance
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in understanding OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices, providing guidance to teams on secure architecture and compliance.


The ideal candidate will possess:
  • AWS Solution Architect certification.


PAY RANGE
  • $135,000-$149,034

Benefits

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.

About The Common Application, Inc

The Common Application, Inc. is a non-profit membership organization that provides a college application platform for students applying to undergraduate programs. The Common Application was founded in 1975 by 15 private colleges and universities to provide a common, standardized application form for use at any member institution. Today, the Common Application is used by over 900 colleges and universities in the United States and around the world. The Common Application provides a single application form that students can use to apply to multiple colleges, as well as a range of tools and resources to help students and counselors navigate the college application process.
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