<div>Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.<br><br></div><div>The Director, Software Engineering &amp; Architecture position exists to coach and provide strategic vision and direction to software engineers, site reliability engineers, and the ministry’s overall software architecture, ensuring effective development for and sustainability of the ministry’s digital products and enterprise applications. This role emphasizes leadership in software architecture—particularly with Salesforce and ERP applications—while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and empowerment in software and site reliability engineering. The position shares responsibility for selecting, optimizing, implementing, and supporting digital tools and platforms critical to organizational success.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Essential Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></div><div><strong>Leadership, Vision &amp; Strategy:</strong></div><ul><li>Develops and executes a strategic vision for software engineering and architecture</li><li>Engages senior leadership, external vendors, and business partners to align technical strategies with ministry objectives</li><li>Leads the architectural design, roadmap, and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications</li><li>Ensures seamless integration of third-party and in-house applications, maintaining data consistency and system interoperability</li><li>Oversees architectural and engineering standards and governance frameworks while ensuring comprehensive documentation of architecture, runbooks, and key decisions for alignment and long-term knowledge retention</li><li>Oversees implementation of ministry security strategies for enterprise applications to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with data protection standards</li><li>Develops strategies to manage technical debt and ensure long-term system health</li><li>Guides adoption of modern technologies, including cloud solutions, DevOps practices, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, to enhance efficiency and innovation</li><li>Drives innovation and modernization initiatives to position the ministry as a leader in digital transformation and technology adoption</li><li>Serves as a key leader within the department, supporting and collaborating with peers as needed</li></ul><div><br><strong>Collaboration &amp; Coaching:</strong></div><ul><li>Leads a team of 10+ Software Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation</li><li>Cultivates a pipeline of future leaders by fostering skill development and preparing direct reports for increased responsibility</li><li>Partners with Digital Solutions leadership, teams, and business partners to provide high-level effort estimates, timelines, and priorities for key projects</li></ul><div><br><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong></div><ul><li>Optimizes development processes, quality assurance, and operational monitoring with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversees robust and proactive monitoring, alerting, and after-hours support processes to ensure system performance and reliability</li><li>Leads post-incident reviews to drive root cause analysis, implement actionable postmortems, and ensure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; continuous improvement</li><li>Champions Agile mindset and methodologies within software and site reliability engineering to enhance delivery and responsiveness</li><li>Monitors emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, proposing solutions to address organizational needs</li><li>Collaborates with other department leadership to ensure development operations fit into larger operational excellence strategies and efforts</li></ul><div><br><strong>Metrics &amp; Reporting:</strong></div><ul><li>Defines, tracks, and reports key performance metrics—e.g., deployment frequency, change lead time, and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)—to measure success and drive continuous improvement</li><li>Contributes to the development and reporting of the department’s trimester scorecard</li><li>Leverages data insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize team performance</li></ul><div><br><strong>Other Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>May provide after-hours and weekend support as necessary&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in on-going training opportunities</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br><strong>Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:</strong></div><ul><li>Directly supervises ~10 direct reports, including software engineers, site reliability engineers, and interns&nbsp;</li><li>Manages relationships with vendor and consultants for development projects and architectural initiatives<strong><br></strong><br></li></ul><div><strong>Working Environment/Physical Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li>Office environment with frequent computer use and occasional travel, domestic or international</li></ul><div><br><strong>JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS</strong></div><div><strong>Character/Spiritual:</strong></div><div>Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the <a href="http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf">Standard of Moral Conduct</a> and <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values">Statement of Faith</a>; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer</div><div><br>Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer</div><div><br>Engages in Christian ministry</div><div><br>Demonstrates behaviors aligned with <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values">FOF core values</a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Personal Characteristics:</strong></div><ul><li>A servant-leader who inspires and empowers others, fostering collaboration and innovation</li><li>Thrives in a team environment: approachable, trustworthy, and empathetic</li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision</li><li>Visionary thinker with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into actionable plans</li><li>Resilient and adaptable to change, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure</li><li>Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement</li><li>Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn from others</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge/Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience&nbsp;</li><li>10+ years of experience in software engineering or development, including 5+ years leading technical teams in a director-level role or equivalent</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, with hands-on experience in Salesforce, including triggers, flows, validations, Apex classes, Scale Center, etc.</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, with hands-on experience in ERP platforms (e.g., Workday)</li><li>Proven success in implementing scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.) and mindset</li><li>Familiarity with modern development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud computing, microservices architecture, infrastructure as code, Git, message queues, etc.</li><li>Experience with data integration strategies, APIs, middleware, and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)</li><li>Knowledge of software quality assurance processes and automation tools</li><li>Marketing, branding, or digital strategy experience is a plus</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to create and articulate a compelling vision for software architecture and engineering that aligns with organizational goals</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and team development</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical business partners</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex problems, identify trends, and recommend strategic solutions</li><li>Proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation</li><li>Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively, fostering win-win outcomes in challenging situations</li><li>Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Competency in fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning</li><li>High emotional intelligence (EQ), particularly in conflict resolution and team dynamics</li><li>Skilled in public speaking and presenting technical information to executive leadership and large groups</li></ul><div><br><strong>Stewardship Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li>Adheres to FOF principles of stewardship by using time and resources efficiently</li><li>Creates, manages, and executes portions of the department budget, as assigned</li></ul><div><br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$106,080 to $125,840/yr&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Application Materials Required: </strong>Cover Letter, Resume/CV</div><div><strong><em>*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized&nbsp; for redacting or removing this information.</em></strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Application Materials Instructions: </strong>Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.</strong></div><div><strong><br>Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:</strong></div><ul><li>Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage</li><li>Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage</li><li>AFLAC</li><li>403B Retirement Plan</li><li>Vacation Time &amp; Vacation Payout</li><li>Sick Time</li><li>Holidays</li><li>Service Awards</li><li>Community Service Days</li><li>Bookstore Discount</li><li>Fitness Center</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:</strong></div><ul><li>Medical Plan</li><li>Dental Plan</li><li>Vision Plan</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Disability Insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Warehouse Membership Reimbursement</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Note</em></strong><em>: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.&nbsp;</em></div><div><strong>*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:</strong></div><ul><li>Sick Time</li><li>Bookstore Discount</li><li>Fitness Center</li></ul><div><strong>Tentative Search Timeline:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 13, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until filled.&nbsp;</li><li>The potential employee start date is March 17, 2025<strong>.&nbsp;</strong></li></ul>

Director, Software Engineering & Architecture

<div><strong><em>*Must live in the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area— This is an onsite position. *&nbsp;<br></em></strong><br></div><div><em>Enable Resource Group is seeking a mission-minded Strategy Consultant to join our growing team!&nbsp;<br></em><br></div><div>Since 2000, Enable Ministry Partners, a division of Enable Resource Group, has managed and supported IT solutions for hundreds of churches across the country. By helping our church clients effectively employ technology in ministry efforts, they are better able to steward their resources toward Kingdom work in local communities and around the world. As we provide technology strategy plans, AI consulting, project management, help desk support, onsite assistance, technology audits and other services, our church staffs are freed up to focus on ministry, worship, and growing in love for God and others. At Enable, we're in more than just the IT business; we’re in the people and relationship business, with a mission to Change Lives by Serving Those Who Serve.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;As a Strategy Consultant, you will act as a virtual IT Director for multiple clients simultaneously across Enable's client base. Your role is to define and execute clients’ technology roadmaps by connecting organizational and ministerial objectives with the appropriate technical solutions. You will play a key role in Enable's service delivery model through job functions such as IT strategy consulting, project management, budget planning, and sales support. Our Strategy Consultants are trusted advisors for our clients, and they prioritize the building and maintaining of relationships throughout their partnerships.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Advise, equip, and empower clients to make decisions regarding their technology roadmap through effective explanations of technical concepts and Enable's IT stack. &nbsp;</li><li>Perform project leadership and management responsibilities to ensure that projects are executed excellently.</li><li>Prepare, propose, and manage client IT budgets and timelines. Communicate with clients to help provide the justification necessary to secure funding for IT needs.</li><li>Execute the client’s technology roadmap by communicating with the client and internal resources to maintain momentum and hold each other accountable to the agreed-upon strategy.</li><li>Work with vendors and partners, such as ISPs, copier/printer vendors, software manufacturers, surveillance vendors, etc., including writing and reviewing RFPs for solutions by other providers.</li><li>Build relationships and engage in Quarterly Partnership Reviews to ensure that Enable is serving the client in their best interest.</li><li>Keep all relevant parties informed about strategy, project progress, and updates. Act as the point person for these projects.</li><li>Provide technical expertise during the sales process and assist with proposals and technology assessments.</li></ul><div><br>&nbsp;<strong>Required Skills:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Extensive experience in IT-related fields, preferably among roles involving project and budget management, consulting, or business analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills (with the ability to prepare &amp; present proposals to clients)&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships, built on mutual trust, with teammates and clients&nbsp;</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and clients to accomplish clear goals and objectives</li><li>High level understanding of small and medium business technologies such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Cloud services&nbsp;</li><li>Microsoft and Apple ecosystems&nbsp;</li><li>Wired and wireless networking technologies&nbsp;</li><li>Voice solutions&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Ability to create unique strategies and solutions for multiple, diverse clients, keeping in mind the unique needs, goals, culture, etc. of each&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to learn new technical concepts and their relationships to other technologies rapidly&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace, ideally both as a user and an administrator&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to undergo and pass a background check in accordance with state and federal laws&nbsp;</li><li>Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation</li></ul><div><br><strong>&nbsp;Preferred Skills:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in a related area of study&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a Managed Service Provider and/or consulting environment&nbsp;</li><li>Experience directly working in a church or nonprofit setting&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with Managed Service Provider tools is a plus: &nbsp;<ul><li>Lifecycle Insights&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>ConnectWise PSA&nbsp;</li><li>Hudu&nbsp;</li></ul><div><em>&nbsp;<br>At Enable, we put people and relationships first. One way we accomplish this is by providing comprehensive benefits that enhance the Enable experience.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Benefits:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Fantastic company culture</li><li>Great work/life balance</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Competitive health benefits</li><li>3 weeks of PTO &amp; major holidays</li><li>401k with a match</li><li>Growth opportunities</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><div><strong><em>&nbsp;<br>By joining our team, you have an outlet to contribute your professional skills and immediately become part of a life-changing impact. We can't wait to meet you!&nbsp;<br></em></strong><br></div>

IT Strategy Consultant/vCIO

<div><strong>Get Involved!<br></strong><br></div><div>Samaritan's Purse is looking for a Support &amp; Implementation Specialist to join our Internal Cloud team remotely. This position is the primary technical point of contact for partner organizations, guiding partners through the successful implementation and ongoing utilization of our Ark Cloud Services (ACS) platform. &nbsp;</div><div><strong>A day in the life of a Support &amp; Implementation Specialist:</strong></div><div><br></div><div>At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do!&nbsp; We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.<br><br></div><div><strong>In the role of Support &amp; Implementation Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.</li><li>Diagnose and resolves technical issues reported by partners, providing timely and effective solutions to minimize service disruptions</li><li>Guide partners through the configuration of ACS products according to partner needs, tailoring settings and features to meet specific business requirements</li><li>Provides technical documentation, best practices, and hands-on support to partners during the deployment of ACS solutions</li><li>Assist the Senior Implementation Consultant in guiding partners through the initial setup process for ACS, including account creation, configuration, and data migration&nbsp;</li><li>Provide consulting to partners regarding integrating ACS products with existing systems and workflows&nbsp;</li><li>Work with the Senior Implementation Consultant to develop and deliver training materials and documentation for partners on ACS functionality, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques</li><li>Manage support tickets, track partner issues, and ensure prompt and efficient resolution</li><li>Contribute to the development and maintenance of an internal knowledge base with documented solutions, FAQs, and technical guidance for ACS &nbsp;</li><li>Foster strong relationships with partners, actively communicating updates, changes, and new features related to ACS<br>Monitor partner usage patterns and identify potential issues before they escalate, offering proactive advice and support &nbsp;</li><li>Gather feedback from partners on ACS products and support processes, identifies areas for improvement, and suggests enhancements</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of various implementation and cloud tools, techniques, and methodologies to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in public cloud environments.</li><li>Strong technical aptitude and experience working with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or OpenStack.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Job Location: Remote<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Type:&nbsp; </strong>Full-Time<br><br></div><div><strong>Language Requirement:&nbsp; </strong>Fluency in English (required)<br><br></div><div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div><ul><li>On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)&nbsp;</li><li>Medical, prescription, dental &amp; vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>Long-term and Short-term disability insurance</li><li>Paid Family Medical Leave&nbsp;</li><li>Term Life Insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li><li>10 paid holidays</li><li>12 vacation/personal days</li><li>10 sick days</li></ul><div><br><strong>Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:</strong></div><div>Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.</div><div><br><strong>Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:</strong></div><ul><li>We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.</li><li>We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:&nbsp; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.</li><li>We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.</li><li>We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.</li><li>We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.&nbsp; John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.</li><li>We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.</li><li>We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.</li><li>We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.&nbsp; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.</li><li>We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.</li><li>We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.&nbsp; Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.</li><li>We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.</li><li>We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order.&nbsp; Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5</li></ul>

Support & Implementation Specialist

<div><strong>Location: </strong>Golden, CO (On-Site, 5 days/week)</div><div><strong>Hours</strong>: Full-time</div><div><br><strong>Position Mission</strong></div><div>The <strong>Director of IT</strong> is responsible for overseeing FOCUS’s technology infrastructure and strategy to ensure the organization’s systems, networks, and services support its mission and daily operations effectively. Reporting to the VP of IT, the Director of IT leads a multi-disciplinary team of IT professionals, manages vendor relationships, and oversees IT budgeting, security, and compliance. The role requires high-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT experience, and strong leadership skills to foster innovation, efficiency, and reliability in all technical areas. This is a full-time, on-site position in Golden, Colorado.</div><div><br><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>1. Strategy &amp; Leadership</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap</strong>: Collaborate with the VP of IT to develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with FOCUS’s mission, strategic goals, and growth trajectory.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong>: Recruit, mentor, train, and manage a team of IT professionals (infrastructure, help desk, security, etc.). Encourage a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong>: Partner with other departments (Finance, Operations, Mission Development, etc.) to understand technological needs, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive technology-enabled solutions.</li></ul><div><strong>2. Infrastructure &amp; Operations</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Systems &amp; Network Management</strong>: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including servers, networks, cloud environments, and telecommunications. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security.</li><li><strong>Help Desk &amp; Support</strong>: Supervise user support services to provide timely and effective resolution of hardware, software, and network issues. Establish and track performance metrics (e.g., ticket resolution time, user satisfaction) to continuously improve service levels.</li><li><strong>Vendor &amp; Service Provider Management</strong>: Manage relationships with external partners (hardware/software vendors, managed service providers, etc.), including contract negotiation, service level agreements, and performance monitoring.</li></ul><div><strong>3. Security &amp; Compliance</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Cybersecurity</strong>: Develop and maintain a robust cybersecurity program, including threat assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and training programs to ensure organization-wide security awareness.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</strong>: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Perform regular audits and risk assessments, implementing best practices to protect sensitive data.</li><li><strong>Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity</strong>: Define and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Oversee periodic testing of backup systems and processes to ensure minimal downtime in the event of a crisis.</li></ul><div><strong>4. Project Management</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Project Oversight</strong>: Lead and manage complex IT projects from ideation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Communicate project goals, progress, and updates to leadership and relevant teams. Provide clear guidance and set realistic expectations regarding resource needs and timelines.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong>: Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and enhance user adoption of new systems and technologies.</li></ul><div><strong>5. Budgeting &amp; Resource Allocation</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Annual IT Budget</strong>: In collaboration with the VP of IT, develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li><strong>Resource Planning</strong>: Optimize resource allocation to balance day-to-day support needs with strategic initiatives. Make data-driven recommendations regarding new tools, upgrades, and services.</li></ul><div><strong>6. Organizational &amp; Mission Alignment</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Mission Support</strong>: Understand and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission, integrating its values into decision-making and team culture.</li><li><strong>Community Engagement</strong>: Collaborate with organizational leadership and stakeholders to leverage technology in support of evangelization efforts, donor engagement, and community outreach.</li><li><strong>Training &amp; Evangelization</strong>: Encourage IT best practices and empower staff, missionaries, and students (when applicable) through training programs that enhance technology usage and alignment with the organization’s evangelistic focus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA preferred.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>:<ul><li>8+ years of progressive experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity programs.</li><li>Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Deep knowledge of network protocols, server technologies, virtualization, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>Familiarity with data management, CRM systems, and ERP platforms.</li><li>Robust understanding of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).</li></ul></li><li><strong>Leadership &amp; Interpersonal Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate organizational needs into practical technology strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Mission &amp; Values Alignment</strong>:<ul><li>Commitment to uphold and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission and values.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a faith-based environment, respecting the Catholic identity of the organization.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>For this role, we anticipate paying <strong>$120,000 - $160,000/year</strong>. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.</div><div><br>As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:</div><ul><li>Medical, Vision and Dental insurance</li><li>Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account</li><li>Employer-provided life insurance</li><li>Long-term disability insurance</li><li>Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff</li><li>Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection</li><li>Integrity-based Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.</li></ul><div><br>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.&nbsp;</div>

Director of IT

<div>The expected salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $129,740.00. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.</div><div><br>Our ServiceNow developer is responsible for the ServiceNow platform , which supports IT service management to automate business processes. The role involves designing, configuring, developing, troubleshooting and implementing baseline and custom applications to enhance the platform. A ServiceNow developer must also manage the platform to ensure stability and implement architectural changes when necessary.</div><div><br><strong>What will you do?</strong></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.</li><li>Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.</li><li>Provides application software development services and technical support for existing architecture or new deployments. Gathers requirements and develops specifications to integrate into applications. Adheres to approved standards and assists in developing new standards in software development.</li><li>Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Considers and/or provides multiple options or solutions to satisfy organizational needs.</li><li>Codes, tests, including writing test plans, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Enhances appropriate levels of functionality through code customization and application configuration.</li><li>Develops strategies around existing technology products to ensure these products produce expected results and benefit to customers. Ensures that improvements are successfully implemented and impacts across the value stream and application are considered.</li><li>Provides complex technical services throughout the lifecycle of customer-specific technology based products. Primarily works with Cloud or Purchased applications.</li><li>Collaborates on cross-functional project teams as a key resource on data processes, data governance, and application systems.</li><li>May coach and provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the applications development discipline.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Why work here?</strong></div><ul><li>The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.</li><li>Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.</li><li>Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.</li></ul>

ServiceNow Developer III

<div>The Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for each platform and product they support and will approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure that tasks are well thought out and documented and that the team has the same technical strategy. The Staff Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div><br></div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop organizational software by using the appropriate tools and techniques for each platform in span of care.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams and team members to determine the technical approach and to organize development plans.</li><li>Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time.</li><li>Manage the release process of any software changes.</li><li>Oversee contractors, vendors, and/or volunteers who are working within the domain of Life.Church products.</li><li>Provide support to other Interactive engineers through code and architectural reviews.</li><li>Partner with junior and mid-level engineers to offer training and guidance on best practices.</li><li>Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.</li><li>Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.</li><li>Provide technical support on escalated software issues.</li><li>Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, or related field preferred.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience.</li><li>Expert in Java (Kotlin preferred) &amp; modern development frameworks, including Spring Kotlin.</li><li>Experience with secrets management, background job scheduling systems, and familiarity with Microsoft SQL.</li><li>Experience in cloud platforms, such as GCP and cloud technologies, such as Cloud Function, and Kubernetes.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.</li><li>Own technical design for projects and understands, and articulates, the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.</li></ul>

Staff Engineer - APIs

<div>The Site Reliability Engineer is primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity, functionality, and reliability of the applications and platforms operated by Life.Church. This role will develop software, perform regular maintenance, and partner with senior-level engineers to handle escalated issues. The Site Reliability Engineer is also responsible for researching industry best practices and stewarding resources for the team. This role utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and maintain software to support network operations and ensure seamless deployments.</li><li>Determine solutions that meet business needs while defining short and long-term goals.</li><li>Limit system downtime by defining and enforcing standards for incident responses.</li><li>Perform regular maintenance and monitoring for organizational infrastructure systems.</li><li>Effectively respond to escalated site reliability issues any time of the day while on-call.</li><li>Collaborate with Senior Site Reliability Engineers to respond to escalated issues.</li><li>Conduct regular research on best practices and new technology for implementation.</li><li>Define and enforce process documentation procedures and hand-off guidelines.</li><li>Monitor costs for both infrastructure and development for site reliability.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>3+years of work-related experience.</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Please include a portfolio or a link to your past work when submitting your application.&nbsp;</em></strong></div>

Site Reliability Engineer

<div>The Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for The Church Online Platform and will lead technical direction for a given area as well as approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure that tasks are well thought out and documented and that the team has the same technical strategy. The Staff Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div><br></div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>As part of the Church Online Platform team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the APIs and systems that enable thousands of churches to share the good news worldwide</li><li>Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand and assess feasibility and translate business requirements into deliverable solutions</li><li>Lead technical technical strategy and architecture for Church Online Platform</li><li>Review and test existing code-base or technical integrations for various projects.</li><li>Provide support to other engineers by reviewing, testing, and approving code/software development.</li><li>Partner with contractors and vendors in advancing the product</li><li>Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.</li><li>Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.</li><li>Provide technical support on escalated software issues.</li><li>Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Proficient in modern server technologies, such as Python, Ruby, and Node.</li><li>Experience in cloud platforms, such as GCP</li><li>Experience in cloud technologies, such as Cloud PubSub, Cloud Tasks, and Kubernetes</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.</li><li>Experience working with high-throughput systems, where milliseconds matter</li><li>Own technical design for projects and understand, and articulate, the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience</li></ul>

Ruby Staff Engineer

<div>The Platform Engineer is primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity, functionality, and reliability of the applications and platforms operated by Life.Church. This role will develop software, perform regular maintenance, and partner with senior-level engineers to handle escalated issues. The Platform Engineer is also responsible for researching industry best practices and stewarding resources for the team. This role utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and maintain software to support network operations and ensure seamless deployments.</li><li>Determine solutions that meet business needs while defining short and long-term goals.</li><li>Limit system downtime by defining and enforcing standards for incident responses.</li><li>Perform regular maintenance and monitoring for organizational infrastructure systems.</li><li>Effectively respond to escalated site reliability issues any time of the day while on-call.</li><li>Collaborate with Senior Site Reliability Engineers to respond to escalated issues.</li><li>Conduct regular research on best practices and new technology for implementation.</li><li>Define and enforce process documentation procedures and hand-off guidelines.</li><li>Monitor costs for both infrastructure and development for site reliability.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>3+years of work-related experience.</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Please include a portfolio or a link to your past work when submitting your application.&nbsp;</em></strong></div>

DevOps Engineer

<div>The Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for The Church Online Platform and will lead technical direction for a given area as well as approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure that tasks are well thought out and documented and that the team has the same technical strategy. The Staff Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div><br></div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>As part of the Church Online Platform team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the APIs and systems that enable thousands of churches to share the good news worldwide</li><li>Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand and assess feasibility and translate business requirements into deliverable solutions</li><li>Lead technical technical strategy and architecture for Church Online Platform</li><li>Review and test existing code-base or technical integrations for various projects.</li><li>Provide support to other engineers by reviewing, testing, and approving code/software development.</li><li>Partner with contractors and vendors in advancing the product</li><li>Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.</li><li>Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.</li><li>Provide technical support on escalated software issues.</li><li>Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Proficient in modern server technologies, such as Python, Ruby, and Node.</li><li>Experience in cloud platforms, such as GCP</li><li>Experience in cloud technologies, such as Cloud PubSub, Cloud Tasks, and Kubernetes</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.</li><li>Experience working with high-throughput systems, where milliseconds matter</li><li>Own technical design for projects and understand, and articulate, the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Please include a portfolio or a link to your past work in development/engineering when submitting your application. (Optional)</em></strong></div>

APIs Staff Engineer

<div>The YouVersion Staff Data Engineer will lead the development of scalable data infrastructure and processes to support the Bible App’s global growth. This role focuses on defining best practices, setting technical standards, delivering excellent solutions and mentoring engineers to foster a culture of excellence. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Staff Data Engineer will design innovative solutions that align with the organization’s mission while driving strategic technical and architectural decisions. The Staff Data Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Drive data awareness by delivering accurate, actionable insights to support analytics and decision-making.</li><li>Design and implement complex, reliable, and scalable data pipelines.</li><li>Support, maintain, and optimize existing ETL processes and data interfaces.</li><li>Collaborate with data and product teams to prioritize and deliver impactful data solutions.</li><li>Create clear documentation and diagrams to enhance understanding across teams and leadership.</li><li>Provide expert-level guidance on data modeling and warehouse design.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to establish and maintain excellence in data governance, privacy, and security.</li><li>Promote continuous learning, adoption of new technologies, and best practices in data engineering.</li><li>Advocate for rigorous testing and monitoring to ensure the delivery of trusted, high-quality data.</li><li>Champion data quality initiatives within the data team and across the organization.</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Data Architect to uphold organizational standards andmaintain best practices.</li><li>Enhance data knowledge by supporting and improving user event processing.</li><li>Mentor and develop junior and mid-level data engineers and contracting partners.</li><li>Actively lead within the agile/scrum development process.</li><li>Independently manage high-priority work while aligning with team goals.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>Expert-level SQL knowledge, capable of writing complex queries and performance tuning.</li><li>Deep knowledge in Database Management Systems, including Postgres, BigQuery, or MySQL.</li><li>Proficient in API and streaming data integration.</li><li>Deep knowledge of data warehousing models and design principles.</li><li>Familiar with user event data collection tools like Firebase, GA4, or similar platforms.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Data preferred.</li><li>7+ years of related work experience.</li><li>Highly proficient in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or other general-purpose scripting languages.</li><li>Experienced with data orchestration tools like Airflow, FiveTran, DBT, Pub/Sub, or similar streaming technologies.</li><li>Experienced with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure.</li></ul>

Staff Data Engineer

<div>The Senior Data Scientist is responsible for developing advanced analytical and machine-learning solutions to optimize user engagement and retention in our mobile applications. The Senior Data Scientist will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and deliver insights that enhance the user experience. The Senior Data Scientists provides data solutions that equip teams and ministries to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Analyze large-scale datasets in BigQuery to extract actionable insights on user behavior, engagement, and app performance.</li><li>Develop metrics and KPIs to track user acquisition, retention, and in-app behaviors across multiple apps.</li><li>Conduct funnel analysis, cohort analysis, and segmentation studies to understand user journeys and identify growth opportunities.</li><li>Design, build, and deploy predictive models to enhance app personalization, recommend content, and improve ad targeting.</li><li>Develop models for churn prediction, lifetime value estimation, and user segmentation to inform product and marketing strategies.</li><li>Leverage BigQuery ML and other cloud-based machine learning tools to streamline the modeling process within the Google ecosystem.</li><li>Design and analyze A/B tests to evaluate the impact of new features, UX changes, and marketing strategies on user engagement and retention.</li><li>Implement statistical methods to assess test results, including sample size calculation, significance testing, and post-test analysis.</li><li>Document and share best practices for experimentation with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Work closely with data engineers to build, optimize, and maintain ETL pipelines in BigQuery, ensuring data availability and accuracy.</li><li>Define and implement data quality checks and standardization procedures for mobile app data.</li><li>Advocate for data infrastructure improvements and guide the design of efficient data pipelines.</li><li>Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations in tools such as Tableau, or Looker to present insights to product, marketing, and engineering teams.</li><li>Translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Present findings regularly to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance based on data-driven insights.</li><li>Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, providing guidance on best practices in data science, mobile app analytics, and BigQuery usage.</li><li>Lead cross-functional data projects, ensuring alignment on goals, methodology, and timelines.</li><li>Stay updated with industry trends and new technologies, sharing relevant knowledge with the team and encouraging innovation.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>A strong background in data science, experience with mobile app analytics, and expertise in leveraging Google BigQuery for large-scale data processing and analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis, modeling, and machine learning.</li><li>Familiarity with data visualization tools like Google Data Studio, Tableau, or Looker to create dashboards and reports.</li><li>Strong understanding of mobile app analytics, including metrics for user engagement, retention, and funnel analysis preferred.</li><li>Experience with app tracking frameworks and attribution tools(e.g., Firebase, Adjust, AppsFlyer) preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of statistical techniques for experiment design and analysis preferred(e.g., causal inference, propensity score matching).</li><li>Familiarity with app store optimization(ASO) and mobile marketing analytics preferred.</li><li>Master’s degree or Ph. D. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 2 years in the mobile app industry.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Google BigQuery, including SQL query optimization, data processing, and BigQuery ML for machine learning.</li><li>Experience with machine learning algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and time series analysis.</li></ul>

Senior Data Scientist

<div>The Security Architect is primarily responsible for designing and implementing the security architecture for YouVersion's technology, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated into the design and development of YouVersion applications and platforms. This role will define and implement the security framework for our Bible mobile applications, platform, and infrastructure. The Security Architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring our applications are robust, compliant, and resilient against security threats. The Security Architect utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and integrate the strategy and plan for a secure mobile and backend systems architecture.</li><li>Identify security gaps and implement threat modeling, risk assessments, and vulnerability analyses.</li><li>Adhere to data protection regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and PCI-DSS and maintain policies aligned with industry security standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST).</li><li>Design and oversee tools and processes for monitoring and responding to potential threats.</li><li>Lead and manage the development and execution of incident detection, analysis, and response strategies.</li><li>Implement security training and awareness programs for developers and stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with developers to incorporate security best practices in coding, testing, and deployment and promote a security culture throughout the organization.</li><li>Collaborate with SRE, CyberSecurity, and IT teams to ensure secure infrastructure practices.</li><li>Collaborate with YouVersion leadership to align technology roadmaps with security objectives.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.</li><li>Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.</li><li>Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to balance short-term deliverables and long-term technical goals.</li><li>Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of security principles, authentication mechanisms, and encryption.</li><li>Ability to influence and guide development teams towards secure practices.</li><li>Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.</li><li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, or CEH.</li><li>8+ years of experience in software development, with 4+ years in security-focused role.</li><li>Proficiency in mobile security frameworks and tools, such as OWASP MASVS and Mobile AppSec.</li><li>Proficiency in identifying and mitigating application vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).</li><li>Experience with cloud security in platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.</li><li>Experience in influencing and guiding development teams toward secure practices.</li><li>Experience with zero-trust architecture and secure DevOps practices.</li><li>Familiarity with security automation and orchestration tools.</li></ul>

Security Architect

<div>The YouVersion APIs Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for each platform they support and will review and approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with the other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure development, and that the team has the same technical strategy.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop organizational software for using the appropriate tools and techniques for each platform in span of care.</li><li>Review and test existing code-base or technical integrations for various projects.</li><li>Provide support to other YouVersion Engineers by reviewing, testing, and approving code/software development.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams and team members to determine the technical approach and to organize development plans.</li><li>Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time.</li><li>Partner with junior and mid-level engineers to offer training and guidance on best practices.</li><li>Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.</li><li>Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.</li><li>Provide technical support on escalated software issues.</li><li>Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.</li><li>Own technical design for projects and understand and articulate the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.</li><li>High School Diploma or GED.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.</li><li>7+ years of related work experience.</li></ul>

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