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Senior Software Developer

Motion Recruitment
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
Our client is hiring a Senior Software Developer for a full-time opportunity in the U.S., with a virtual-first/hybrid work environment. This company is a national nonprofit organization focused on improving access, equity, and integrity in the college admissions process, supporting more than 1 million students each year. This role is centered around full-stack software development, working with technologies including C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, Azure, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Angular.js 2 .

The standout feature of this opportunity is the chance to work on technology that directly impacts the college application experience for millions of students, while still solving complex engineering challenges at scale. They’re looking for a senior-level developer who enjoys taking ownership, collaborating across teams, and building reliable applications with modern .NET, Angular.js 2 , Azure, and cloud technologies. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to continue growing technically while working on meaningful products in a mission-driven organization—without sacrificing work-life balance. You’ll have the opportunity to expand your technical skill set, contribute to important engineering decisions, and build software that has a real-world impact on students and families.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of software development experience, with strong proficiency in C#/.NET and ASP.NET Core.
  • 3 years of frontend development experience with Angular.js 2 , JavaScript, and TypeScript, plus experience building Web APIs.
  • Hands-on experience with Entity Framework Core, SQL Server, Azure, and scalable production applications, along with strong software engineering and collaboration skills.

The Offer Benefits

  • Financial Security: Market-based salary, performance bonus, 403(b) with up to 10% company contribution/match, and 3-year vesting.
  • Career Development: Annual professional development budget and opportunities for internal growth.
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, and family health support.
  • Remote Work: Virtual-first environment with laptop choice, home office stipend, monthly remote-work and mobile stipends.
  • Time Off: PTO, 7 company holidays, 9 floating holidays, sick leave, and a monthly mental health day.
  • Family & Lifestyle: Dependent care FSA, family health resources, pet insurance, and employee assistance programs.
  • Additional Perks: Travel assistance, will preparation services, 1Password family account, and flexible work equipment options.

Posted By: Wyatt Hockenberry

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