Front End Developer - US Based Remote Opportunity

ABOUT US

Do 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 900 diverse member colleges & universities using the Common App's free online application.

If you are an experienced Front End Developer 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 Front End Developer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Front End Developer at Common App, you will engage in the design and development of cutting-edge web-based and mobile software products. Reporting to the Director of Software Development, you will be an essential member of a collaborative developer team, contributing your specialized knowledge in front-end development. Your role will be critical in maintaining the high quality of software solutions through thorough quality assurance processes. This position demands a unique combination of creativity, teamwork, technical expertise, and a keen focus on delivering user-centric software solutions that align with the broader objectives of The Common Application.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

This role requires:

• Candidates must live in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience or other relevant area with at least 3 to 5 years of successful, progressive experience in front-end software development; or combined relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Web Application development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SPA frameworks such as Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in building and maintaining design systems using Stencil.js or similar frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience in testing methodologies (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing) in front-end development.
• 2+ years of experience in Hybrid Mobile Framework using Ionic, Android Studio, XCode, etc.
• 2+ years of experience in CI / CD Patterns using GitHub Actions, source control with GitHub, and AWS CI/CD services.
• Progressive knowledge and experience in W3C, WCAG standards, Figma, MVC, MVVM design patterns
• Proficiency in responsive design and mobile-first development principles.
• Experience in Agile practices.
• Able to debug and troubleshoot in production environments.
• Expected to evaluate and make recommendations based on complex Proof of Concepts.
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Able to effectively use database software, Internet software, and project management software.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 5+ years of experience in Web Application development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SPA frameworks such as Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, etc.
• Experience with A/B testing, user experience journey mapping, and focus groups/workshops
• Understanding of Salesforce platform and integrations with it
• A passion for higher education is a plus.

PAY RANGE

Target hiring salary range $75,479 - $84,914

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:

• Paid time off
• Vacation Leave (starting at 10 days per year)
• Sick Leave (15 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day)
• Floating Holidays (9 days to be used at employee's discretion)
• Healthcare
• Medical (2 plan options with Cigna including an option for 100% employee coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contribution starting at $1,500 or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on plan election
• Dental (plan with MetLife offering 100% employee coverage)
• Vision benefits (plan with Cigna offering 100% employee coverage)
• Short + Long Term Disability (100% employer paid)
• Life + AD&D (100% employer paid)
• Additional Voluntary Life + AD&D insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Added compensation
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer contribution + additional 5% employer match
• Stipends (virtual office set up and monthly remote work support)
• Future growth opportunities within the organization
• Mental Health Days (12 per year)

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.