Software Engineering Team Lead

Common App

Leading engineering team at Common App to design and develop web and mobile software. Guiding software quality while mentoring developers in a mission-driven non-profit.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $149,034 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Web Application Development, Backend and API Development, and Cloud Architecture, with a strong focus on mentoring and guiding teams in Agile environments. Proficient in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery practices and secure coding standards, ensuring high-quality software products.

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Web Application DevelopmentBackend and API DevelopmentCloud ArchitectureContinuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Agile Development

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptHTMLCSSAngularTypeScriptC#.NET CoreMySQLNoSQLAWS Services

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentoringTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AWS CodeBuildAWS LambdaGitHub ActionsJenkinsGitHub

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solution Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

Domain Driven DesignDependency InjectionOWASP Top 10Software Development LifecycleQuality Assurance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDynamoDBEC2JavaScriptJenkinsMySQL.NETNoSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reports to our Senior Director, Software Engineering.
Part of a team of engineers designing and developing both web-based and mobile software products for Common App.
Provides technical guidance and mentors a team of Software Developers.
Implements high quality software products that meet the needs of The Common Application community.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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