Software Developer

Job Description:

• Our 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.

Requirements:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Willing to travel to attend twice annual Common App Retreat.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• 4-6 years of experience in software development/technical support jobs.
• Comfortable with use of AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Github Copilot or similar).
• Familiarity with Agentic Frameworks (e.g., MCP/Model Context Protocol, tool-calling schemas) and context window optimization.
• Ability to design complex "System Prompts" and RAG-style workflows to ground AI outputs in specific business logic and cloud architecture.
• Intermediate ability to "audit" AI code, identifying technical debt, security issues, or architectural patterns.
• Ability 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.
• Proficient in Python or TypeScript for building AI utilities and automation scripts.
• Proficient in .Net core 2+, HTML5, CSS3, and C#.
• Proficient in Angular 2+ frontend framework, Visual Studio Code IDE.
• Proficient with SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Familiar with Amazon Web Services: DynamoDB, Redis, RDS, Lambda.
• Proficient in version control like GitHub.
• Able to evaluate and make recommendations based on simple Proof of Concepts.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and team collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• 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
• 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
• 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 dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account