Platform Engineering Director - Lead Tech for Impact

Life.Church; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance 2x annual salary

Short‑Term and Long‑Term disability

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan with strong up‑

$160 development dollars annually

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the platform engineering team and align efforts with the Digital Product strategy. You will guide sprint execution, set development plans, and collaborate with the Central Team Leader for Engineering on vision and staffing.

You will ensure APIs are secure and scalable, manage technical debt, and oversee cost efficiency while driving ministry‑focused technical outcomes across Life.Church platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CS or related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience; senior engineering skill set required.
• Ability to lead and develop others, align work with strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the platform engineering team and coordinate with the Central Team Leader of Engineering.
• Develop and cast vision, manage hiring, and supervise sprint objectives.
• Maintain the technical roadmap and API standards across Life.Church platforms.
• Oversee technical debt, cost management, and high‑level project support.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Life.Church seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the platform engineering team and align efforts with the Digital Product strategy. You will guide sprint execution, set development plans, and collaborate with the Central Team Leader for Engineering on vision and staffing.

You will ensure APIs are secure and scalable, manage technical debt, and oversee cost efficiency while driving ministry‑focused technical outcomes across Life.Church platforms.