Lead Programmer - Application Development

Christ's Church of the Valley; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ's Church of the Valley is seeking a Lead Programmer to guide CCV's front-end and back-end development, mentor a team, and shape technology architecture. The role requires strong full-stack skills, cloud experience, and collaboration with ministry partners to deliver resilient, secure systems.

You will design APIs, oversee Azure-based platforms, and ensure best practices across DevOps, testing, and documentation while driving continued innovation in CCV's digital tools and ministry support.

Qualifications

• Established history of designing and building successful applications across multiple platforms and operating systems.
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Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software developers in the development of full-stack solutions and mobile applications to service the needs of CCV Departments and Ministries.
• Mentor and lead the team in best practices and design patterns for customer-facing websites and applications using HTML, JavaScript, .NET, SQL and Python.
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis: Work with stakeholders, project managers, and designers to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Oversee Azure cloud systems architecture and design per best practices, ensuring optimal cloud resource usage.
• Ensure Secure by Design principles and proper authentication/authorization and data protection.
• Support core business system integrations with Azure Fabric data lake including FMS, HRMS, CHMS and Procurement systems.
• API Design & Integration: Develop robust APIs in C# to support client applications and cross-platform communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical outcomes with leadership direction.
• Write high-quality source code delivering complete, functional applications on time.
• Inspire Excellence: redesign and integrate new features to keep CCV technology cutting edge.
• Technical Documentation: produce comprehensive technical documents for reference.
• DevOps Test Automation & Deployment: use industry tools to streamline pipelines and track KPI.
• Mentor staff in design patterns and conduct regular code reviews.
• Incident Response: manage on-call and address incidents impacting digital platforms.

Skills

C#

Java

JavaScript

Swift

Agile methodologies

API design

DevOps practices

Leadership

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

ASP.Net

ASP.Net Core

Xamarin

Azure Web Apps

Azure Virtual Machines

Unity Game Engine

Job description

Company Description

The Lead Programmer will be at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining innovative programs and applications that empower CCV's digital platforms and ministry partners. You will lead full-stack development, guiding both front-end and back-end efforts, and play a critical role in shaping CCV's technology architecture and future direction. Your leadership will foster collaboration across teams, ensuring technical excellence aligns with creative and ministry goals.

The Lead Programmer will be at the forefront of designing, building, and maintaining innovative programs and applications that empower CCV's digital platforms and ministry partners. You will lead full-stack development, guiding both front-end and back-end efforts, and play a critical role in shaping CCV's technology architecture and future direction. Your leadership will foster collaboration across teams, ensuring technical excellence aligns with creative and ministry goals.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Lead a team of software developers in the development of full-stack solutions and mobile applications to service the needs of CCV Departments and Ministries
• Mentor and lead the team in the application of best practices and industry standard design patterns for the development of customer-facing websites and applications using HTML, JavaScript, .NET, SQL and Python.
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders, ministry partners, project managers, and creative designers to understand requirements and translate them into effective solutions that can be delivered in a timely manner.
• Oversee Azure cloud systems architecture and design per industry-standard best practices. Ensure optimal and efficient utilization of cloud resources at all times.
• Ensure that all systems supported maintain "Secure by Design" principles and hold to best practices for authentication and authorization, and data protection.
• Support core business system integrations with our Azure Fabric (data lake) including FMS, HRMS, CHMS and Procurement systems.
• API Design & Integration: Develop robust APIs in C# to support client applications and enable seamless communication across platforms.
• Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including Ministry Partners, Department Directors, and the Visual Arts Team to maintain healthy communications, manage expectations, and ensure alignment of technical outcomes with strategic direction from leadership.
• Programming: Write high-quality source code, delivering complete, functional applications within established deadlines.
• Inspire Excellence in the Team: Continuously assess existing applications to redesign, improve, and integrate new features, keeping CCV's technology at the cutting edge.
• Technical Documentation: Develop comprehensive technical documents that accurately represent application design and code for ongoing reference and team knowledge sharing.
• DevOps Test Automation & Deployment: Utilize industry-standard tools to streamline development and test automation pipelines. Develop and maintain KPI to track team deliverables and ensure quality of service continually improves.
• Mentor and lead staff in software development best practices including the application of design patterns, and provide regular code-reviews with team members to drive continuous improvement.
• Incident Response: Manage the on-call rotation schedule and participate with the team to promptly address incidents and escalations impacting our digital platforms and provide support to ministry and campus teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Established history of designing and building successful applications across multiple platforms and operating systems.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing systems leveraging cloud technologies.
• 5+ years practicing Agile Software Development
• 5+ years of hands-on application development on web and mobile products with back-end server integration.
• Experience with DevOps build and test automation, including the ability to articulate how your pipelines work.
• Demonstrated experience with automated testing including both functional and non-functional regression testing.
• Strong knowledge of development tools, programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Swift), APIs, and software development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ASP.Net & ASP.Net Core, Xamarin, Azure Web Apps, Azure Virtual Machines / Infrastructure.
• Experience developing for the Unity Game Engine is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent certifications and relevant experience will also be considered.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to simplify complex processes and deliver practical solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of fostering effective relationships and communication across diverse teams.
• Dedication to personal development, receptive to constructive feedback, and driven to achieve results.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations while balancing priorities and departmental needs, maintaining acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond kindly, promptly and effectively to changing demands and priorities.

Qualifications

• Established history of designing and building successful applications across multiple platforms and operating systems.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing systems leveraging cloud technologies.
• 5+ years practicing Agile Software Development
• 5+ years of hands-on application development on web and mobile products with back-end server integration.
• Experience with DevOps build and test automation, including the ability to articulate how your pipelines work.
• Demonstrated experience with automated testing including both functional and non-functional regression testing.
• Strong knowledge of development tools, programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Swift), APIs, and software development methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with ASP.Net & ASP.Net Core, Xamarin, Azure Web Apps, Azure Virtual Machines / Infrastructure.
• Experience developing for the Unity Game Engine is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent certifications and relevant experience will also be considered.

Character & Chemistry

• A passion for reaching the lost
• Personal integrity in all areas of life
• Must be, or willing to become a participating member of CCV
• Consistently attends worship services with their family
• Is an active participant in a neighborhood group, and is a consistent tither.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

General Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.