<div><strong>About Ascend</strong></div><div>Ascend is the world’s first gamified Bible study app — often described as <strong>“Duolingo for the Bible.”</strong> Our mission is to build the best Christian software on the market by combining proven game mechanics, thoughtful product design, and modern technology to make Bible learning engaging, habit-forming, and genuinely enjoyable.<br><br></div><div>Explore the app:<br><a href="https://apps.apple.com/za/app/ascend-bible-lessons/id6739925865">https://apps.apple.com/za/app/ascend-bible-lessons/id6739925865</a><br><br></div><div>We move fast, ship often, and iterate based on real users and real data. We’re a lean, mission-driven team where every contribution matters and your work directly impacts how people grow in their faith.</div><div>Communication is casual — just be yourself 🙂<br><br></div><div><strong>Role Description</strong></div><div>This is a <strong>remote Full-Stack Engineering Internship</strong> with a clear path to <strong>full-time employment and equity</strong> for strong performers. You’ll work closely with <strong>Gideon (Founder &amp; CEO)</strong> and <strong>Jediah (CTO)</strong> on production features used by real users.</div><div>This is not a “watch and learn” internship. You’ll be writing real code, shipping to production, and helping shape the product.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You’ll Work On (Day-to-Day)</strong></div><ul><li>Build and improve <strong>frontend features</strong> for our web and mobile experiences</li><li>Develop and maintain <strong>backend logic, APIs, and services</strong></li><li>Work with databases (Firebase / Firestore or similar)</li><li>Implement new product features and rapid experiments</li><li>Debug, optimize, and refactor existing systems</li><li>Collaborate directly on product decisions, not just tickets</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>You’ll Help Drive</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Core product development:</strong> shipping features end-to-end</li><li><strong>Performance &amp; reliability:</strong> improving speed, stability, and scalability</li><li><strong>Product iteration:</strong> rapidly testing ideas based on user feedback and data</li><li><strong>Developer velocity:</strong> improving internal tooling and workflows</li><li><strong>Technical quality:</strong> clean, readable, maintainable code</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Strong fundamentals in <strong>JavaScript / TypeScript</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>frontend frameworks</strong> (React, Next.js, or similar)</li><li>Experience or familiarity with <strong>backend development</strong> (Node.js or equivalent)</li><li>Understanding of APIs, databases, and basic system architecture</li><li>Comfortable working independently and learning quickly</li><li>Strong ownership mindset — you finish what you start</li></ul><div><br><strong>Bonus</strong></div><ul><li>Experience with Firebase / Firestore</li><li>Experience building consumer or mobile-first products</li><li>Familiarity with React Native or mobile development</li><li>Understanding of product experimentation or analytics</li><li>Prior startup, indie hacker, or personal project experience</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What Won’t Work Here</strong></div><ul><li>Needing constant hand-holding or rigid task definitions</li><li>Slow iteration cycles — we move quickly</li><li>Only academic or theoretical experience with no real projects</li><li>Lack of ownership or follow-through</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Ascend Principles</strong></div><div><strong>#1</strong> We are here to build the best Christian software on the market — nothing less.<br><strong>#2</strong> We are a team. Speak up, ask questions, and challenge the product.<br><strong>#3</strong> Ascend follows the principles of the Bible above all.<br><strong>#4</strong> Never take “no” as the final answer — there is always a solution.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You’ll Get</strong></div><ul><li><strong>$2,000/month</strong> internship compensation</li><li><strong>Clear path to full-time + equity</strong> for strong performers</li><li>Real ownership — your code ships to production</li><li>Rapid growth through direct collaboration with leadership</li><li>Purpose-driven work with real spiritual impact</li><li>Fully remote, async-friendly environment</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>How to Apply</strong></div><div>Please email <a href="mailto:gideon@ascendbible.com"><strong>gideon@ascendbible.com</strong></a> with:</div><ul><li>A brief intro about yourself</li><li>GitHub, portfolio, or links to projects you’ve built</li><li>A short note on why Ascend excites you and what you’d want to work on first</li></ul><div>Multidisciplinary skillsets are highly valued — if you also design, build products, or experiment independently, we want to see it.<br><br></div><div>Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We’ll reach out within <strong>1–2 weeks</strong> if it’s a fit.</div><div>Looking forward to meeting you — let’s build 🚀</div>

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