Senior Software Engineer

YouVersion; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Development dollars for professional growth

Casual dress and work environment

Job summary

A technology ministry organization in the United States seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain systems for their apps. The role includes technical design ownership, mentorship for junior engineers, and a strong focus on delivering reliable and scalable solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 3+ years of experience, and a passion for the mission of helping people grow in their faith. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Track record of contributing to production systems and team success.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software across the YouVersion platform.
• Own technical design for projects and clearly communicate tradeoffs.
• Support and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Backend systems knowledge (Python, Golang)

Mobile development (Flutter/Dart)

Web development (React, Node.js)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is simple — to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. We believe technology is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, and we\'re committed to using it to help people engage with the Bible like never before. At our core, we know that seeking God daily has the power to transform lives. Everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are.

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 vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff at 2x annual salary with optional higher coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage for full-time qualified staff.
• Wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with substantial early-year contribution opportunities.
• Development dollars for 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. An essential function within every position is to uphold and represent Life.Church\'s beliefs. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we value diversity and believe diverse perspectives 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.