Job Summary / Overview

The Senior Engineer within the Ministry Technology organization, is responsible for guiding the architecture, development, and delivery of mission-driven digital products. This role partners closely with product leaders, ministry stakeholders, and external engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that support global Scripture engagement and distribution initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture

Lead system architecture design across multiple products and platforms.
Define and communicate a shared technical vision aligned with long-term organizational strategy.
Make key decisions on frameworks, services, and technical approaches to reduce complexity and promote reuse.
Write and review code as needed, ranging from light contributions to development of high-impact components, integrations, and prototypes.

Product Collaboration

Partner with product managers and ministry stakeholders to evaluate early-stage concepts and technical feasibility.
Translate product ideas into clear technical plans, identifying risks, constraints, and delivery strategies.
Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and iteration.

Vendor Oversight & Quality Assurance

Provide architectural and code review for deliverables produced by external development teams.
Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, security best practices, and maintainability expectations.
Onboard and guide vendors into established workflows and technology standards, maintaining clear delivery checkpoints.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of full-stack software development experience.
Proven ability to architect, design, and deliver scalable web applications.
Strong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript.
Experience with modern frameworks such as React and Next.js.
Hands-on experience with AWS serverless infrastructure (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3).
Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and strong SQL skills.
Experience designing and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
Demonstrated experience overseeing external or outsourced development teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working across multiple products, teams, or product lines.
Familiarity with offline-first, cross-platform, or mobile web application development.
Understanding of internationalization, localization, and accessibility best practices.
Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Notion.
Exposure to additional languages or platforms (e.g., Python, Go, C#, Azure, Firebase).
Prior experience in a nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven technology environment.

Additional Information

Work Environment: Remote role within the United States, with optional office space available at a corporate headquarters location.
Core Hours: Standard business hours with required overlap with Eastern Time.
Travel: Occasional domestic travel (2–5 times per year).
Mission Alignment: Candidates must demonstrate alignment with the organization’s faith-based mission, values, and commitment to spiritual growth and service.
Spiritual Commitment: Active participation in a Christian church, commitment to Christian ethics and conduct, and integration of faith into daily work are essential.
Employment Requirements: Background checks, reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and agreement to uphold organizational standards and statements of faith are required.
Equal Opportunity: The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.

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