Staff Software Engineer at Life.Church

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Life.Church Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, NonprofitIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages with a proven track record of solving complex problems
  • Ability to influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries and build consensus
  • Experience designing scalable and robust software systems with long-term sustainability
  • Capacity to balance immediate technical needs with long-term architectural goals
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making
  • Passion for using technology to help people grow spiritually and connect with God
  • Heart for ministry: See work as more than a job, but as a calling to serve others and advance God's Kingdom
  • Deep mastery in one or more technical areas, such as: API Services (Python and/or Golang, cloud architecture, system design); Android Development (Dart and Flutter, Android platform internals)

Responsibilities

  • Own the problem space: Lead design and implementation for large-scale, chapter-wide technical solutions that impact multiple teams
  • Influence across chapters: Set high standards for code quality, resilience, and scalability that influence solutions across multiple projects and teams
  • Drive best practices: Establish and enforce coding standards, review complex technical work, and shape strategies for consistency
  • Design system architecture: Create scalable, maintainable software architectures that solve complex problems while planning for future needs
  • Resolve critical issues: Diagnose and solve the most complex technical challenges across projects and teams
  • Collaborate strategically: Partner with engineering leadership, product managers, and designers to align technical strategies with business goals
  • Mentor & develop: Guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning

Skills

System Architecture
Scalable Systems
Code Quality
Code Review
Mentoring
Technical Leadership
Resilience

Life.Church

Offers online church services and resources

About Life.Church

Life.Church offers free church resources and a 24-month curriculum package for online ministry, leveraging online platforms for church services and kids ministry.

Edmond, OklahomaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Retirement plan
Medical coverage
Direct primary care
Life.Church preferred provider network
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness
Childcare
FSA and DCA
Maternity and paternity leave
Adoption leave
Life insurance and accident coverage
Short and long term disability coverage
Vacation time
Development dollars
Casual dress-code

Risks

Increased competition from other Bible apps may impact YouVersion's market share.
Digital privacy concerns could affect user trust and app usage.
Expansion into regions with poor internet infrastructure may face operational challenges.

Differentiation

Life.Church's YouVersion app leads in digital religious engagement with 100 million downloads in 2023.
The church's multi-site model, including new Palm Beach location, enhances community reach.
Life.Church's involvement in the Global Leadership Summit positions it as a leadership influencer.

Upsides

YouVersion's growth in emerging markets boosts global engagement and user base.
Life.Church Worship's new album expands digital outreach and attracts younger demographics.
Hiring a former Facebook exec enhances YouVersion's social media strategy and app engagement.

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