Staff Application Engineer

About the Position

Life.Church is seeking a Staff Application Engineer to lead software development across platforms, leveraging Java and cloud technologies. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring best practices are followed. You will leverage your expertise in Java and cloud technologies to create impactful solutions that align with the organization's mission. Join a vibrant community committed to making a difference and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions for various platforms and products.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure technical strategy alignment.
• Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time.
• Manage the release process of any software changes.
• Oversee contractors, vendors, and/or volunteers who are working within the domain of Life.Church products.
• Provide support to other Interactive engineers through code and architectural reviews.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software development, particularly in Java and Kotlin.
• Expertise in modern development frameworks and cloud technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

Skills

• Kotlin
• Spring Framework
• Cloud Platforms (GCP)
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Tools

• Kubernetes
• Cloud Functions

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.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.

About the Company

At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity. It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders-leaders like you-to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.

The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!