The YouVersion Senior Software Engineer will develop new and innovative methods of Bible engagement so even more people in countries around the world can interact with God’s Word.

God’s Word is alive. It moves in our hearts, speaks to our souls, and changes us every single day. And as our culture shifts, the ways we interact with the Bible need to grow, too. YouVersion is building new ways for everyday people to experience the uncommon message of the Gospel through technology. We want to work alongside people like you—dreamers, innovators, and sold-out Christ-followers—to accomplish things that have never been done before, all because we believe wholeheartedly in the life-giving power of His Word.

The YouVersion Senior Software Engineer will work to find solutions to many challenging, abstract problems. We’re looking for someone with leadership potential who is tuned in to current and emerging industry trends and passionate about new technology, research, and innovation. If you’re looking to dedicate your life to something that will make a difference on a global scale, keep reading.

Who you are:

Passionate about the global effect of Bible engagement
Excited by learning new methodologies and systems
Willing to do whatever it takes to help your team be successful
Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting deadlines, and the iterative design process
Fluent in one or more software languages with a strong foundation in computer science
A skilled navigator of data structures, algorithms, and general software design principles
Able to drive a project from a simple idea to the finished product

What you'll do:

Quickly prototype new app and feature ideas that make effective use of new technologies and platforms are at the forefront of technology
Build back-end applications and features
Collaborate with team members representing product, design, web development, and product marketing
Take ownership of projects and oversee them with minimal direction
Operate quickly, learn from failures, and iterate during the process from communicating ideas to proof of concept
Be part of a team that cares about you, your personal growth, and professional development

For bonus points:

5+ years of experience in programming and serving in a lead role
Experience with Git, Java, Python, Objective-C/Swift, Cocoa, and/or Android SDK
Deep understanding of interactive application development paradigms and commonly used patterns
Skill in client/server architecture and integrated mobile applications, REST
Proven ability to develop and ship high quality software products
Published one or more applications in the App Store or Google Play Store, or experience building web-based SaaS products
Passion for the end-to-end user experience
Strong time management and organizational skills to drive projects to completion
Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
A background in mentoring and a desire to elevate others

To view the expectations and responsibilities of this role, click here. We encourage you to submit examples of your work.

Work Perks:

When you join the YouVersion team, our prayer is that your family will be closer, your leadership will be sharper, your finances will be stronger, your faith will be deeper, and your heart will be larger. And while the biggest perk to working on our team is doing work that makes an eternal difference, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:

Flexible paid time off

Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous employer 401K contribution match

Childcare benefits

Casual dress code

Professional development funds

And so much more!

Learn More:

When you join the YouVersion team, you are also joining the community and staff of Life.Church. Named one of the largest, fastest-growing, and most innovative churches in America, Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in locations around the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. YouVersion is a ministry of Life.Church, created in 2007 out of a passion to leverage technology to reach the world for Christ.

Learn more about what it’s like to work at Life.Church: www.life.church/careers. This role is located at Life.Church Central Offices in Edmond, OK.

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