{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ea0cfb198a7eb32f013f1bf7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea0cfb198a7eb32f013f1bf7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea0cfb198a7eb32f013f1bf7","title":"Software Developer - US Based Hybrid Opportunity","description":"ABOUT US\n\nDo you have a passion for higher education? Do you want to make a positive impact on the college admissions process? Our staff help to remove barriers and encourage students to forge their path to a better future. Common App is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year we support more than 1 million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, as they apply to our more than 1100 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.\n\nIf you are an experienced Software Engineer professional and want to be part of a mission-driven non-profit that uses innovative technology to advance the college admission process, Common App may be a great match for you. Common App is currently searching for a Software Developer.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nOur Software Developer position reports to our Senior Director of Technology Strategy and is part of a team of developers designing and developing both web-based and mobile software products for Common App. Our Developers work in a team environment to assist in software architecture design and to implement high quality software products that meet the needs of the Common App community. This position plans, develops, modifies and tests software components using .NET technologies within an Amazon Web Service and Agile development environment to create new products and enhance existing software systems. The developer also utilizes various tools (such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code) to deliver .NET and Angular solutions at an accelerated velocity.\n\nRequirements\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nThis role requires:\n\nCandidates must live in the United States.\nHybrid Work & Travel: Employees can live anywhere in the US or its territories, with the willingness and ability to travel for periodic in-person events—including semi-annual Common App retreats, department retreats, and strategic leadership sessions.\nBachelor’s degree in computer science.\n4-6 years of experience in software development/technical support jobs.\nComfortable with use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Github Copilot or similar).\nFamiliarity with Agentic Frameworks (e.g., MCP/Model Context Protocol, tool-calling schemas) and context window optimization.\nAbility to design complex \"System Prompts\" and RAG-style workflows to ground AI outputs in specific business logic and cloud architecture.\nIntermediate ability to \"audit\" AI code, identifying technical debt, security issues, or architectural patterns.\nAbility to use tools like Claude Design, Figma Make or similar to move from discovery to functional prototype quickly and ensure UI components align with design standards.\nProficient in Python or TypeScript for building AI utilities and automation scripts.\nProficient in .Net core 2+, HTML5, CSS3, and C#.\nProficient in Angular 2+ frontend framework, Visual Studio Code IDE.\nProficient with SQL queries and stored procedures.\nFamiliar with Amazon Web Services: DynamoDB, Redis, RDS, Lambda.\nProficient in version control like GitHub.\nAble to evaluate and make recommendations based on simple Proof of Concepts.\nUnderstanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.\nEffective communication skills (verbal and written) and team collaboration skills.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess:\n\nAWS Certified Developer.\nPrevious experience in a job dealing with Amazon Web Services.\nExperience with AWS .Net SDK.\nExperience with managing state in Angular 2+ Applications or NGRX.\nExperience with Entity Framework or other ORM.\nFamiliar with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.\nFamiliar with continuous integration (CI) tools like Jenkins.\nExperience building and deploying a production-grade AI agent or tool-calling integration.\nA passion for higher education is a plus.\n\nPAY RANGE\n\nTarget hiring salary range $95,000 - $100,000\n\nBenefits\n\nCommon 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:\n\nWork-Life balance\nVirtual-first office\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nSeven company-wide holidays\nNine floating holidays*\nSick leave\nMonthly mental health day\n\n*floating holidays prorated depending on start date\n\nVirtual-first support\nChoice of PC of MAC laptop\nMay choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset\nOne-time office set-up stipend\nMonthly remote work stipend\nMonthly mobile stipend\nFinancial security\nMarket-based salaries\nPerformance-based bonus\n403(b) retirement plan\n5% company contribution\nadditional 5% company match\n3-year vesting schedule\nParticipation may begin immediately\nHealth & wellness\nChoice of two health insurance plans\nHealth Savings Account, depending on health plan selection\nMedical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection\nVision insurance\nDental insurance\nInsurance coverage begins on the date of hire\nDependent Care Flexible Spending Account\nMaven virtual clinic for women’s and family health\nCompany provided life and ad&d insurance\nOpportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents\nCompany provided short and long-term disability insurance\nCareer development\nBudgeted annual funds for professional development\nGrowth opportunities within the company\nAdditional perks\nMutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program\nMutual of Omaha will preparation services\nMutual of Omaha travel assistance\nPayroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws\n1Password family account\n\nWe 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.\n\nHOW DO I APPLY\n\nTo apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.\n\nPROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:\n\nDuring the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:\n\nProvide a job offer without an interview\nAsk for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason\nRequest banking or credit card information\nDirect you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation\n\nAs we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.\n\nIf you believe you’re a victim of a job scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state attorney general. To learn more about job scams, read the FBI’s public service announcement or visit the FTC site.","company":"Common App","rawCompany":"common app","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T08:32:26.463Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Developer - US Based Hybrid Opportunity","description":"ABOUT US\n\nDo you have a passion for higher education? 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Common App is currently searching for a Software Developer.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES\n\nOur Software Developer position reports to our Senior Director of Technology Strategy and is part of a team of developers designing and developing both web-based and mobile software products for Common App. Our Developers work in a team environment to assist in software architecture design and to implement high quality software products that meet the needs of the Common App community. This position plans, develops, modifies and tests software components using .NET technologies within an Amazon Web Service and Agile development environment to create new products and enhance existing software systems. The developer also utilizes various tools (such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code) to deliver .NET and Angular solutions at an accelerated velocity.\n\nRequirements\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n\nThis role requires:\n\nCandidates must live in the United States.\nHybrid Work & Travel: Employees can live anywhere in the US or its territories, with the willingness and ability to travel for periodic in-person events—including semi-annual Common App retreats, department retreats, and strategic leadership sessions.\nBachelor’s degree in computer science.\n4-6 years of experience in software development/technical support jobs.\nComfortable with use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Github Copilot or similar).\nFamiliarity with Agentic Frameworks (e.g., MCP/Model Context Protocol, tool-calling schemas) and context window optimization.\nAbility to design complex \"System Prompts\" and RAG-style workflows to ground AI outputs in specific business logic and cloud architecture.\nIntermediate ability to \"audit\" AI code, identifying technical debt, security issues, or architectural patterns.\nAbility to use tools like Claude Design, Figma Make or similar to move from discovery to functional prototype quickly and ensure UI components align with design standards.\nProficient in Python or TypeScript for building AI utilities and automation scripts.\nProficient in .Net core 2+, HTML5, CSS3, and C#.\nProficient in Angular 2+ frontend framework, Visual Studio Code IDE.\nProficient with SQL queries and stored procedures.\nFamiliar with Amazon Web Services: DynamoDB, Redis, RDS, Lambda.\nProficient in version control like GitHub.\nAble to evaluate and make recommendations based on simple Proof of Concepts.\nUnderstanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.\nEffective communication skills (verbal and written) and team collaboration skills.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess:\n\nAWS Certified Developer.\nPrevious experience in a job dealing with Amazon Web Services.\nExperience with AWS .Net SDK.\nExperience with managing state in Angular 2+ Applications or NGRX.\nExperience with Entity Framework or other ORM.\nFamiliar with web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.\nFamiliar with continuous integration (CI) tools like Jenkins.\nExperience building and deploying a production-grade AI agent or tool-calling integration.\nA passion for higher education is a plus.\n\nPAY RANGE\n\nTarget hiring salary range $95,000 - $100,000\n\nBenefits\n\nCommon App is a virtual first environment. 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Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and an extensive benefits package including:\n\nWork-Life balance\nVirtual-first office\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\nSeven company-wide holidays\nNine floating holidays*\nSick leave\nMonthly mental health day\n\n*floating holidays prorated depending on start date\n\nVirtual-first support\nChoice of PC of MAC laptop\nMay choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset\nOne-time office set-up stipend\nMonthly remote work stipend\nMonthly mobile stipend\nFinancial security\nMarket-based salaries\nPerformance-based bonus\n403(b) retirement plan\n5% company contribution\nadditional 5% company match\n3-year vesting schedule\nParticipation may begin immediately\nHealth & wellness\nChoice of two health insurance plans\nHealth Savings Account, depending on health plan selection\nMedical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection\nVision insurance\nDental insurance\nInsurance coverage begins on the date of hire\nDependent Care Flexible Spending Account\nMaven virtual clinic for women’s and family health\nCompany provided life and ad&d insurance\nOpportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents\nCompany provided short and long-term disability insurance\nCareer development\nBudgeted annual funds for professional development\nGrowth opportunities within the company\nAdditional perks\nMutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program\nMutual of Omaha will preparation services\nMutual of Omaha travel assistance\nPayroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws\n1Password family account\n\nWe 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.\n\nHOW DO I APPLY\n\nTo apply for this opportunity, send your resume and cover letter with salary expectations.\n\nPROTECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION:\n\nDuring the recruiting process, please note that Common App will never:\n\nProvide a job offer without an interview\nAsk for payment to process documents, purchase equipment or for any other reason\nRequest banking or credit card information\nDirect you to third-party services to obtain visas or other documentation\n\nAs we work alongside you through our recruitment process, please remain alert and never provide financial information or payment to anyone claiming to offer a job opportunity.\n\nIf you believe you’re a victim of a job scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your state attorney general. To learn more about job scams, read the FBI’s public service announcement or visit the FTC site.","datePosted":"2026-09-15T08:32:26.463Z","dateModified":"2026-09-15T08:32:26.463Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Common App","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ea0cfb198a7eb32f013f1bf7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ea0cfb198a7eb32f013f1bf7"}}