<div><strong>Position Summary:<br></strong><br></div><div>Responsible for developing and maintaining all technology related matters with Joshua Project, including IT strategies, policies, systems, security, infrastructure, website/app development and maintenance.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Roles and Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Develop and implement IT and data strategies that drive innovation, scalability, and efficiency across Joshua Project systems and platforms.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of technology infrastructure, software development, and digital security in alignment with organizational objectives.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop IT team (staff, contractors, and volunteers); including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and goal setting.</li><li>Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards that promote reliability, resilience, and data integrity.</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies (including AI) for ethical and effective adoption within ministry operations.</li><li>Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of servers, networks, and backup systems, ensuring high availability and performance.</li><li>Manage the organization’s Microsoft 365 tenancy (e-mail, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.) and related integrations.</li><li>Identify, mitigate, and monitor security risks; coordinate IT security audits, compliance checks, and incident response plans.</li><li>Lead migration and management of cloud infrastructure (Azure), ensuring a sustainable and cost-effective environment.</li><li>Direct vendor relationships for IT services, software licensing, and cloud hosting.</li><li>Supervise the maintenance and ongoing enhancement of websites, APIs, and databases.</li><li>Oversee data workflows between the internal master database and the public website, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Collaborate with communications and design teams to deliver high-quality maps, data visualizations, and user interfaces.</li><li>Evaluate and manage external consultants or development partners for web and mobile initiatives.</li><li>Lead planning and execution of major digital initiatives, such as website redesigns or app launches.</li><li>Build and maintain partnerships with other ministries and IT professionals for shared learning and resource optimization.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Distinctives:</strong></div><ul><li>You are familiar with Joshua Project and the specialized focus on people group data, especially Unreached People Groups and Frontier People Groups.</li><li>You have some missions experience or exposure that informs your understanding of the world and God's passion to be known, followed, and worshiped by individuals from every people group.</li><li>You understand that, while pay may be negotiable, JP staff serves with a distinct commitment to Christ's commission to make disciples from every people group. To that end, you are open to the possibility of raising personal financial support, just like almost every current staff member does.</li><li>Your tech skills are not overly specialized. You are able to work comfortably with front-end and back-end elements of a project.</li><li>You have experience leading a team. You have skill in managing and communicating with team members and foster unity among those you work with.</li></ul>

Director of Technology

<div><strong>How to apply</strong> Include a maximum 2-minute loom video (free) describing why you think you're a good fit for the role as your answer to the applicant question 'what interests you about this role?'.<br><br></div><div><strong>About WeGive</strong> WeGive is a 5-year-old SaaS fundraising platform serving nonprofit organizations with branded domain solutions and deep CRM integrations. We're a small, impactful team building technology that helps nonprofits, mostly christian ministries, raise more money and manage donor relationships effectively.<br><br></div><div><strong>The Role</strong> We're looking for a senior backend engineer who can own problems end-to-end and work independently. This isn't a role where you'll receive detailed specifications—you'll be expected to understand business requirements, propose solutions, scope your own work realistically, and deliver quality code with minimal oversight.<br><br></div><div>As a growing startup, we need engineers who can take ownership of entire problem domains, work autonomously, and drive solutions forward without constant direction.<br><br></div><div>We’re looking for a developer who ships — not just someone who writes great code.<br><br></div><div>At WeGive, the difference between a good engineer and a great one isn’t syntax or style; it’s the ability to deliver working features that users actually use and love. You’ll be responsible for building clean, maintainable systems and getting them into production quickly and reliably.<br><br></div><div>You should be comfortable balancing quality and speed, understanding tradeoffs, and iterating toward better solutions instead of waiting for perfect ones. You’ll think in terms of business impact and user outcomes, not just technical purity.<br><br></div><div>The best developers on our team: • Ship working versions early and improve them. • Think about the user experience, not just the architecture. • Communicate tradeoffs clearly and make pragmatic calls. • Document what matters and help others move faster.<br><br></div><div>If you can consistently take an idea from concept to production — cleanly, thoughtfully, and fast — you’ll thrive here.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Actually Work On<br></strong><br></div><div><em>Infrastructure &amp; Performance<br></em><br></div><ul><li>Optimize MySQL queries and database architecture</li><li>Manage AWS systems and deployment infrastructure</li><li>Debug and resolve production issues independently</li><li>Improve system performance and scalability</li></ul><div><em>Integration Work<br></em><br></div><ul><li>Build and maintain integrations with nonprofit CRM systems</li><li>Handle complex data migrations and transformations between platforms</li><li>Work with nonprofit data models and custom CRM objects</li><li>Debug integration issues using logs and API documentation</li></ul><div><em>Core Platform Development</em> Build and maintain our Laravel backend systems Implement new features with proper architecture and testing Handle partial refund logic, payment processing, and financial operations Build and maintain APIs for our branded domain infrastructure<br><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For<br></strong><br></div><div><em>Must-Haves<br></em><br></div><ul><li>7+ years backend development experience with proven ability to work independently</li><li>Strong Laravel/PHP expertise - you should know this framework deeply</li><li>MySQL optimization skills - understanding indexes, query performance, and database design</li><li>AWS experience - comfortable managing cloud infrastructure and deployments</li><li>Realistic scope estimation - you understand what you can deliver and communicate honestly about timelines</li><li>Ownership mindset - you see problems through to completion without needing constant check-ins</li><li>Strong written communication - you document decisions, write clear technical documentation, and communicate async effectively</li></ul><div><em>Strong Preferences<br></em><br></div><ul><li>Experience with nonprofit CRM platforms and data models</li><li>DNS/domain management experience</li><li>Deployment platform experience (Laravel Forge or similar)</li><li>History of reducing technical debt while shipping features</li><li>Experience working in small teams or startups where you wore multiple hats</li></ul><div><strong>What Won't Work<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Need for detailed specifications before starting work</li><li>Difficulty estimating scope or consistent timeline overruns</li><li>Waiting for permission or direction on every decision</li><li>Lack of initiative in investigating and solving problems</li><li>Poor communication about blockers or delays</li></ul><div><strong>Our Tech Stack<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Backend</strong>: Laravel 10+, PHP 8+</li><li><strong>Database</strong>: MySQL</li><li><strong>Infrastructure</strong>: AWS systems</li><li><strong>Integrations</strong>: Nonprofit CRM APIs, payment processors, and third-party services</li><li><strong>Version Control</strong>: GitHub</li></ul><div><strong>The Team</strong> You'll be joining a small, focused engineering team at a remote-first startup. We value self-direction, clear communication, and taking ownership of your work. The team handles everything from new feature development to production support to customer data migrations, and everyone is expected to contribute across the stack as needed.<br><br></div><div><strong>What We Offer<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Fully remote work environment</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li><li>Opportunity to have significant impact on nonprofit fundraising</li><li>Direct collaboration with leadership on technical architecture</li><li>Exposure to complex integration challenges across multiple platforms</li><li>Chance to shape our technical direction as we grow</li></ul>

Senior Backend Software Engineer

<div><strong>Come Change the World With Us!</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to equipping 1 million Christ-following entrepreneurs with content, community, and connections so they can step into their purpose and fulfill their call to create. Our vision is that entrepreneurs worldwide would come to know God more fully and bring their work to Him as a form of worship.&nbsp;</div><div>Data is a critical part of this mission. To serve our community, better understand who's engaging, how our work is making an impact, and where to focus resources for the greatest Kingdom return. That's where you come in.&nbsp;</div><div>As our <strong>Director of Data and Information Systems</strong>, you'll report to our VP of Marketing as well as a team of volunteer advisors that will include a fractional Director of Data Management. You'll bring strong technical expertise to build and maintain the infrastructure that makes our data useful, cleaning and structuring it, running analyses, and powering projects that help us make smarter, faster decisions.&nbsp;</div><div>This is a hands-on technical role that requires someone confident in designing pipelines, updating systems, and turning raw information into actionable insights.&nbsp;</div><div>This role is perfect for a hungry, growth-minded data engineer who wants to use their technical skills to make an eternal impact while developing their career in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Roles and Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</div><h3>Build Our Data Infrastructure</h3><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable data lakes and pipelines to collect, process, and store data from multiple sources (CRM, web and app properties, community platforms, event systems, etc.)</li><li>Implement processes to transform raw data into actionable insights for leadership and brand teams</li><li>Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across all systems</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Report and Analyze Insights</h3><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Build automated reporting dashboards and analytics tools to track community engagement, event participation, and impact metrics</li><li>Create data models that enable the team to understand donor behavior, investment patterns, and community growth</li><li>Develop real-time monitoring systems for key business and mission metrics</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Automate and Integrate</h3><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Integrate data from various platforms including CRMs, email marketing tools, event management systems, and financial tracking platforms</li><li>Automate manual data processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors</li><li>Leverage current APIs and build new data connections to support seamless information flow between systems</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Measure Kingdom Impact</h3><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Develop systems to track and measure the impact of our brands, communities and collaborative giving fund initiatives</li><li>Create data frameworks that help demonstrate Kingdom impact to our community and stakeholders</li><li>Support the team in telling compelling data-driven stories about our collective impact</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Collaboration &amp; Support</h3><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Work closely with operations, marketing, and key brand teams to understand their data needs and provide solutions</li><li>Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from leadership</li><li>Document data processes and train team members on data tools and best practices</li></ul><div><br><strong>Success Profile</strong><br>&nbsp;<br>To be effective in this role, you must be:<br>&nbsp;</div><ul><li><strong>MATURE IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH</strong> and passionate to make a difference</li><li><strong>MISSION DRIVEN</strong> - As a core advocate for the Faith Driven mission, you recognize the transforming potential of faith-driven entrepreneurs, students and investors and are passionate about helping them align their resources with their beliefs</li><li><strong>DETAILED AND ADAPTABLE</strong> - Find joy in managing details, including organizing data systems, maintaining accurate records, and supporting cross-team information needs, while also recognizing that priorities can shift quickly as new projects, requests, or technical challenges arise. Have the ability to adjust and problem-solve as needed</li><li><strong>COLLABORATIVE</strong> - Be an excellent collaborator and communicator with a desire to work cross-functionally and a willingness to advocate for your ideas while being open and inclusive of different perspectives</li><li><strong>FAST PACED AND HARD WORKING</strong> - We have the culture of a startup. We're mission driven and love pushing things forward. We move at a fast pace and want to keep that entrepreneurial edge</li></ul><div><br><strong>Location</strong><br> <br>We are a remote team of 45+ people that partner with hundreds of volunteers and partners to advance the mission. Team members work in any location, although core team working hours are largely in the US. The team at Faith Driven is spread out around the world from Singapore, San Francisco, Dallas, Nairobi, and places in between.<br> <br><strong>For this particular role we are looking for someone who is in the Eastern or Central Time Zones of the US</strong> that can overlap with other video editors and writers.<br> <br><strong>Benefits</strong><br>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Salary Based on Experience</li><li>Family medical benefit reimbursement program for full time roles</li><li>Paid maternity leave and additional financial support for adoption, fertility for full time roles</li><li>Date Nights: Reimbursement for quarterly date nights each quarter &amp; annual weekend away</li><li>Retirement program with up to 6% company match available for full time roles</li><li>14 Paid Holidays and Unlimited, Flexible Time Off Policy</li></ul>

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