Life.Church

Senior Software Engineer

Life.Church$90K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong software engineering expertise with scalable solution delivery
  • Proficiency in backend, mobile, or web development technologies
  • Ability to mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Excellent communication skills for complex concepts

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain software across the YouVersion platform
  • Own technical design for projects and communicate tradeoffs
  • Review, test, and approve code for quality and consistency
  • Collaborate with colleagues on technical approaches and development plans
  • Support and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Maintain consistency in the technical direction of the team
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues
  • Contribute to team practices and improvement processes

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Generous leave policy for vacation and sick time
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 100% covered Short-Term and Long-Term disability for full-time staff
  • Life insurance policy at 2x annual salary at no cost
  • Wellness and mental health benefits for physical and emotional health
  • Up to 12.5% 401(k) retirement contributions in the first year
  • $160 development dollars annually for professional growth
  • Casual dress and work environment
Full Job Description
At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in building and improving the systems behind the YouVersion Family of Apps. You'll contribute directly to development, own technical design for projects, and help guide your team toward strong, consistent engineering practices.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain software across the YouVersion platform.
  • Own technical design for projects and clearly communicate tradeoffs.
  • Review, test, and approve code to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Partner with engineers to align on technical approach and development plans.
  • Support and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
  • Help maintain consistency in technical direction across your team.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems.
  • Contribute to improving team practices, tools, and processes.


What It Takes to Thrive

  • Strong software engineering experience with the ability to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
  • Comfort owning technical decisions and working through tradeoffs.
  • Ability to support and guide other engineers without formal authority.
  • Clear communication, especially when explaining complex concepts.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and follow through.
  • Alignment with Life.Church's mission and desire to build things that help people grow in their faith.


Technical Experience

We work across mobile, web, and backend systems. You should bring strong experience in at least one of the following:
  • Backend systems (e.g., Python, Golang, APIs).
  • Mobile development (Flutter/Dart, iOS/Swift, Android).
  • Web development (React, Node.js, TypeScript).


What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of related work experience.
  • Track record of contributing to production systems and team success.


Benefits We Offer
  • Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
  • Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
  • Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
  • Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
  • $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
  • Casual dress and work environment.
  • And much more!


Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.

About Life.Church

Life.Church is a multi-site church with locations across the United States. The church was founded in 1996 and has grown rapidly since then, with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Life.Church offers a variety of programs and services, including worship services, small groups, and community outreach initiatives. The church is also known for its innovative use of technology, including its YouVersion Bible app, which has been downloaded over 400 million times.
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