YouVersion is hiring a
Staff Software Engineer

📍 Edmond, OK

The YouVersion 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.

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. 

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. 

What You'll Do
  • Develop organizational software for using the appropriate tools and techniques for each platform in span of care.
  • Review and test existing code-base or technical integrations for various projects.
  • Provide support to other YouVersion Engineers by reviewing, testing, and approving code/software development.
  • Collaborate with various teams and team members to determine the technical approach and to organize development plans.
  • Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time.
  • Partner with junior and mid-level engineers to offer training and guidance on best practices.
  • Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.
  • Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.
  • Provide technical support on escalated software issues.
  • Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church.

Skills Needed to Succeed
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.
  • Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.
  • Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.
  • Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.
  • Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.
  • Own technical design for projects and understand and articulate the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred.
  • 7+ years of related work experience.
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📍 Location: Edmond, OK
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