<div><strong>Opportunity Description<br></strong>Are you passionate about creating amazing software? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced, challenging, fun environment?<br><br>If so, we're currently looking for an experienced software developer to join our team. In this role, you'll help develop innovative and intuitive software used by thousands of Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministries.<br><br><strong>What You'll Be Doing<br><br>Key responsibilities for this role:</strong></div><ul><li>Build software for existing and new eCatholic products</li><li>Collaborate with team members on problem-solving</li><li>Participate in weekly developer and company meetings</li><li>Conduct ongoing analysis to anticipate and prevent potential IT threats or malicious attacks</li><li>Help to design technical architectures</li><li>Constantly improve your skills in writing code that is more correct, bug-free, and performant.</li><li>Be a part of a team that dreams big to design solutions to help the Catholic Church solve real problems as we move into the future</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong>Below is the list of qualifications we are looking for in the <em>ideal</em> candidate.<br><br><strong>Got to have these:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelors or Masters in computer science, computer engineering, or comparable work experience</li><li>Experience developing web-based applications with Spring MVC</li><li>Experience developing scalable REST APIs</li><li>Experience developing microservices</li><li>Experience with multi-tier backend application development</li><li>An aptitude for learning new programming languages, skills, and technologies</li><li>Thrive working in remote agile development environment</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Proven organizational and time management skills</li></ul><div><br><strong>Big plus if you also have these:</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years experience in development of SaaS products or enterprise applications</li><li>Extensive experience in server architecture and management, particularly docker, kubernetes and AWS</li><li>Familiarity with operations within the Catholic Church</li></ul><div><br><strong>Technologies We Use:</strong></div><ul><li>Java and JSP</li><li>Web technologies, including jQuery and Less</li><li>MySQL/MariaDB</li><li>CentOS</li><li>Nginx</li><li>Git</li><li>Amazon Web Services</li><li>Docker</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Jira</li></ul><div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Who Should NOT Apply:<br></strong>If you are looking for a "J-O-B" to punch a clock and collect a check, this opportunity is not for you. If you're not a team player and if you don't like to "bring it" everyday, you won't fit in here.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Benefits and Location<br></strong>This role is a full-time position with salary (commensurate to the responsibilities of the role and qualifications of the candidate) and includes retirement benefits. Candidate will work remotely.<br>eCatholic is a <a href="https://ecatholic.com/blog/remote-work">fully-remote company</a> with team members spread out around the country. We are a multi-time member of the Texas A&amp;M <a href="https://ecatholic.com/blog/ecatholic-returns-to-the-aggie-100">Aggie 100</a>, recognizing the 100 fastest-growing, Aggie-owned companies in the world.</div>

Senior Java Developer

<div><strong>About the Role:<br></strong><br></div><div>Are you mad-skilled at building amazing technical solutions yet burned out because your efforts sell widgets you don’t care about? Passionate about your Christian faith and want to put that to work making a difference for people around the world? Come join the IDX team as a senior data scientist / NLP Engineer!<br><br></div><div>The SIL Innovation team (IDX) at SIL International is looking for a senior data scientist / NLP engineer to help advance AI technology expanding language possibilities designed to enable a quarter of the world’s population to flourish using their mother language. This candidate will be part of a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development. The position is a paid salary position, offers exceptional real-world learning opportunities, and involves work on state-of-the-art (SOTA) NLP solutions and modern infrastructure.</div><div><br>The senior data scientist / NLP engineer is seeking a full-time engineering position in which they will gain non-profit, business and technical experience. They enjoy supporting a team that solves complex problems to generate valuable insights. They communicate, create, organize, and advocate the impact of Bible Translation as a critical element of the Great Commission.<br><br></div><div>The Senior Data Scientist / NLP Engineer works on real-world problems in natural language processing (NLP) for text and speech/voice. This includes extending and improving on NLP models and methods using pooled language/voice data from SIL and its partners (in 1,600+ languages). The output of this work will be applied by SIL, other NGOs, and commercial entities in technology/content creation for local language communities.<br><br>Work Location: Remote</div><div>Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year<br>Job Type: Full-time</div><div><strong><br>What You'll Be Doing:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Must be able to successfully fulfill the following tasks:</li><li>Participate in research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications</li><li>Develop solutions for real world natural language processing problems</li><li>Help curate and pre-process pooled data from SIL and its partners such that is can be utilized in NLP/ML/AI research and development</li><li>Advise and collaborate with SIL Data Scientist(s)</li><li>Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of NLP models and algorithms that can scale across diverse languages and dialects, taking into consideration the linguistic variations and complexities present in different language communities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including linguists, on-the-ground Bible translation teams (consultants, mother tongue translators), software engineers, and domain experts, to identify language-specific challenges and develop innovative NLP solutions to address them.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning research, and integrate cutting-edge techniques into the existing workflow to improve the efficiency and accuracy of language processing models.</li><li>Engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions with team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and research papers to disseminate findings and contribute to the academic community.</li><li>Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders to understand their specific NLP requirements and develop tailored solutions that cater to their needs.</li><li>Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions to provide insights and recommendations for improving the overall AI technology strategy of SIL Innovation team.</li><li>Assist in exploring potential funding opportunities and grants that align with the organization's mission and research goals.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Available full time starting asap.</li><li>General availability during US business hours Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM (central time); fairly flexible.</li><li>Bilingual and multicultural experience is preferred</li><li>Position can be remote or in person in the Dallas area (SIL International Headquarters).</li><li>Occasional face to face meetings: up to 25% travel, including international trips</li><li>Strong organizational, communication skills</li><li>Enjoy working with a team or independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Leadership skills and ambitious attitude</li><li>Passion for global missions</li><li>Experience with Google GSuite</li><li>Able to complete and pass all required screens for employment</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary / permanent resident do not qualify)</li><li>Able to pass a criminal background check</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Required experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Python programming, including experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and NLP libraries/frameworks.</li><li>Command line (e.g., bash) to navigate file systems, edit files, connect remotely to servers, etc.</li><li>Cloud infrastructure usage and management (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Digital Ocean), for deploying NLP solutions at scale.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, utilizing office suites like Google Docs and shared drives such as Google Drive for efficient communication and documentation.</li><li>Degree in computer science or another quantitative discipline (physics, engineering, etc.) and/or 5 years of experience.</li><li>Previous projects demonstrating the ability to develop and deploy real world APIs or other software products.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><br>Preferred experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, computational linguistics, or a related field, with a focus on natural language processing or machine learning.</li><li>Go programming experience.</li><li>Proven track record of research publications or contributions to the NLP/Machine Learning community, such as academic papers, conference presentations, or open-source projects.</li><li>Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch / HuggingFace, and the ability to fine-tune pre-trained language models for specific NLP tasks.</li><li>Strong understanding of linguistics, syntax, and semantics, enabling effective collaboration with linguistic experts within SIL International.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools for efficient project execution and delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in NLP, such as Java, C++, or JavaScript, to facilitate integration with existing systems or applications.</li><li>Prior experience working with multi-language or low-resource language datasets, addressing challenges in data scarcity and language diversity.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end model evaluation and performance optimization, considering real-world constraints and deployment scenarios.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Extra credit experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Proven track record of public presentations on AI-related topics, including participation in podcasts, conferences, or speaking engagements.</li><li>Previous leadership and management experience, including leading NLP research teams or managing complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in collaborating with non-profit organizations or faith-based initiatives, demonstrating a passion for using AI technology to serve global language communities.</li><li>Involvement in community-driven AI initiatives or mentorship programs, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity in the AI field.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Benefits:</div><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><div><br>Schedule:</div><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><div><br>Education:</div><ul><li>Master's (Preferred)</li></ul><div><br>Experience:</div><ul><li>Python: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>SQL: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Data Scientist - AI

<div><strong>ROLE DESCRIPTION</strong></div><div>The Application Development Analyst will work to continuously support and innovate upon existing banking software and associated mobile applications within the HOPE International network. The initial focus of the role is support for FLOW, an in-house customer registration and loan application software, and will expand to other digital banking platforms.<br><br><strong>Salary range:</strong> US base*: $50,000-$57,000</div><div><br><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><ul><li>Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision</li></ul><div><br><strong>Web &amp; Mobile Application Development &amp; Support</strong></div><ul><li>Maintain and support the FLOW web and mobile applications for an international network of users, providing second-level troubleshooting support and monitoring system availability</li><li>Develop code for bug fixes, new features, and platform optimization on FLOW web and mobile applications in collaboration with the FLOW product leader and business leads</li><li>Provide training and documentation for FLOW business leads and IT/MIS personnel to support first-level support issues</li><li>Support the integration of FLOW with other banking, reporting, and third-party platforms</li><li>Collaborate with cyber security officers and internal audit resources to ensure the integrity of developed software, applications, and data</li><li>Support for other web applications and software as needed</li></ul><div><br><strong>API Development</strong></div><ul><li>Develop APIs to integrate the variety of systems in use at HOPE and HOPE field programs</li><li>Create test code and scenarios for testing your own code and others’ code</li><li>Work with testing software to replicate user activity test scenarios</li></ul><div><br><strong>Data Warehouse Support</strong></div><ul><li>Support data warehouse development as needed</li></ul><div><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS</strong></div><ul><li>Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in information or computer science, engineering, or related field required</li><li>At least 3 years of development experience, with demonstrated proficiency in mobile and web application development and support</li><li>Must be proficient in modern web applications and mobile app development. Experience in Flutter, C#, and SQL required; Python and Java ideal</li><li>Strong communication, cross-cultural, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, or Spanish is a plus</li><li>Willing to travel internationally to the countries where HOPE International operates.</li></ul><div><br><strong>SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS</strong></div><div>* Note on salary: HOPE International determines starting salary ranges based on internal equity and the external market. Because we take a market-based approach to pay, this salary range is specific to US-based employment. Hires made in other countries will have a salary range based on local market factors and this range will be disclosed during the interview process.</div>

Application Development Analyst

<div><strong>The Mission</strong></div><div>At Christian Care Ministry we believe that Christians can, and should, share in one another’s burdens. Through the use of <a href="https://www.medishare.com/">Medi-Share®</a>, a healthcare sharing ministry for Christians, we cultivate that belief.<br><br></div><div><strong>The Team</strong></div><div>Everyone at Christian Care Ministry is in agreement with our <a href="https://mychristiancare.org/our-ministry/who-we-are/Statement-of-Faith/">Statement of Faith, </a>which outlines our core beliefs. Although we aren’t perfect people, we are serving our perfect God to the best of our ability.<br><br></div><div><strong>The Job</strong></div><div>The Software QA Engineer will partner with the Manager of Software QA by creating, evaluating, and supporting software test plans to ensure quality software reaches our production environments. Testing methodologies and concepts in this position would include black box testing, incremental integration testing, functional testing, system testing, end-to-end testing, sanity testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, load testing, stress testing, performance testing, usability testing, and security testing. This role will support our existing application and operations infrastructure, SDLC, business processes, and procedures. The Software QA Engineer is an important team member in the operations of our internal and external software and systems.<br><br></div><div><strong>Essential Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback</li><li>Develop testing plans and testing scenarios in accordance with the functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and detailed technical specifications provided by design team to ensure code generated by the development team conforms to the specified requirements</li><li>Test web, mobile, and database platforms using experience with QA methodologies, tools, and processes</li><li>Support growth of Dev/Ops processes with source control and CI applications (Git, SVN, TFS, Bamboo, Jenkins) knowledge</li><li>Plan new automation test procedures, reviewing software bug reports and highlighting problem areas</li><li>Be involved with project plans detailing the expected level of effort and time required, and consistently meet the allocated milestones</li><li>Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved</li><li>Maintain defect backlog, prioritize defects and champion fixes</li><li>Work with automation team to design, develop, and execute automation scripts using various automation tools such as Selenium, jmeter, Blazemeter, GhostInspector, etc.</li><li>Contribute to the exercise and expression of Christian Care Ministry’s Christian beliefs</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Skills &amp; Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Proven expertise in testing web and mobile platforms or mobile development</li><li>Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes</li><li>Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases</li><li>Ability to interpret and scope customer requirements</li><li>Effective ability to set objectives and organize work independently</li><li>Solid knowledge of SQL 2012 and writing SQL queries</li><li>Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process</li><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-project environment while meeting deadlines</li><li>Knowledge with source control and CO applications (Git, SVN, TFS, Bamboo, Jenkins)</li><li>Experience with automated testing tools</li><li>Proven knowledge of data protection operations and legislation (e.g. GDPR, HIPPA)</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Core Competencies/Demonstrable Behaviors</strong></div><ul><li>Manages complexity-Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems</li><li>Decision quality-Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward</li><li>Tech savvy-Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications</li><li>Cultivates innovation-Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful</li><li>Resourcefulness-Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently</li><li>Collaborates – builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet objectives</li><li>Situational adaptability-Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations</li><li>Drives Results – consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and tight deadlines</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Education and/or Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM major or equivalent combination of education and experience required</li><li>3+ years’ experience with SQA testing on ERP type applications/systems or proven work experience in software development required</li><li>Advanced programming experience including automation systems and databases</li><li>Familiar with programming script languages including Java, JavaScript, C#, and/or VBScript</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>This job has no supervisory responsibilities</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Incentives &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>We work hard to serve our Medi-Share Members, but know we can only do that if we invest in our employees professionally, financially, physically, socially, and spiritually. We purposefully invest in our employees so that our employees can invest in others.</div><div>For full-time employees working 30 hours or more, some of our benefits include, but are not limited to:</div><ul><li>Medical</li><li>Health Savings Account</li><li>Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Short-term Disability</li><li>Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity</li><li>401(k) – up to 4% match</li><li>Paid-time off – accrued bi-weekly</li><li>Wellness plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Anniversary Awards Program</li><li>Birthday Awards</li></ul><div><br>The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $95,000&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Actual base pay will be determined based on a successful candidate's work location, skills/abilities, experience, and education. This role includes opportunity to receive an annual bonus target of 10% of annual eligible earnings. Actual bonus amounts are determined by length of time in role, individual performance, and organizational performance.<br><br></div><div>States we employ in: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV. In order for your candidacy to be considered, you must have established residency in one of these states or being willing to relocate.<br><br></div><div>If you live within 50 miles of either the Melbourne, FL or Colorado Springs, CO office, you would be expected to work onsite 3 days per week.&nbsp;</div>

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