Position: Tech Lead

Department: Ministry Technology

Sub-department: Product Studio

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Location: Remote, with office space in Philadelphia PA if desired

Full-Time

American Bible Society is a Christian nonprofit whose mission is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format they can understand and afford, so that all people may experience its life-changing message. Rooted in the vision of Habakkuk 2:14—"that the earth would be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea"—we develop Scripture-centered digital tools to support Bible translation, engagement, and distribution worldwide.

The Ministry Technology Product Studio is a nimble team within our technology organization that partners with ministry teams to build and launch impactful digital tools. From translation platforms to Bible engagement tools, the Product Studio supports rapid ideation, architectural oversight, and lean product development—often working with external vendors—to meet the diverse digital needs of our mission.

As Tech Lead for the Product Studio, you will guide the technical architecture, implementation, and delivery of a variety of digital products. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, product managers, and external engineering partners to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership and vendor oversight across a portfolio of Scripture-centered web and mobile apps.

Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:

Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead system architecture design across multiple products and platforms.
Define, articulate and champion a shared technical vision that aligns with ABS’s long-term strategy.
Make key decisions on frameworks, services, and technical approaches that reduce complexity and promote reuse in coordination with the CTO.
Contribute to code development and reviews as appropriate, flexing between light coding and deep, hands-on work on high-impact components, integrations, or prototypes, based on project demands.

Product Collaboration

Partner with product managers and ministry leaders to explore early-stage concepts and shape technical feasibility.
Translate product ideas into clear technical plans, identifying constraints, risks, and delivery strategies.
Provide technical consultation across the product development lifecycle—from ideation through launch and iteration.

Vendor Oversight & Quality Assurance

Provide architectural and code review for work delivered by external development teams.
Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, security best practices, and maintainability expectations.
Onboard vendors into our workflows and tech stack; maintain clear communication and delivery checkpoints.

Team Leadership & Team Culture

Lead and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Promote best practices in software development, DevOps, testing, and documentation.
Lead by example in engineering excellence, curiosity, and servant leadership.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. Equivalent practical experience, such as coding bootcamp or intensive technical training program, may be part considered in place of a formal degree
Experience: 5+ years of full-stack software development experience. 4+ years of software development leadership experience (Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Manager).
Proven ability to architect, design, and ship scalable web applications
Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and AWS serverless (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; confident writing SQL
Experience designing and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
Demonstrated experience overseeing external or outsourced development teams.
Effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical collaborators.
Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and leading engineering discussions.
Passion for technology that serves a higher purpose and alignment with the mission of American Bible Society.
Tech Stack and Tools:

We primarily use

Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL
Frameworks: React, Next.js
Infrastructure: AWS serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway)
Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
Testing: Jest, Cypress, Selenium
Process: Agile (Scrum), CI/CD (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline), automated testing

Preferred Skills

Experience working across multiple products, teams, or product lines
Familiarity with offline-first, cross-platform, or mobile web app development
Understanding of internationalization/localization and accessibility best practices
Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Notion
Exposure to other languages (Python, Go, C#, etc.) or platforms (Azure, Firebase, etc.)
Experience in leading a distributed team.
Experience in a non-profit, faith-based, or ministry tech environment

Key Competencies:

All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills

Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role

Communication Skills:
- Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture.
Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
- Inclusive Leadership: Promotes inclusivity and addresses biases within the team.
Service Orientation:
- Service Strategy: Develops service-centric strategies, drives service recipient satisfaction, and ensures organizational alignment with service expectations.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Strategic Change Management: Leads change initiatives, drives innovation, and helps the organization navigate through significant changes.
Time Management and Organization:
- Strategic Optimization: Develops time management strategies for the organization, optimizes productivity, and aligns team efforts with organizational goals.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
Strategic Organizational Solutions: Anticipates potential problems, creates strategic solutions and guides the organization through complex challenges.
Leadership and Initiative:
- Team Leadership: Guides, supports and leads team members to achieve goals, engage in cross-company collaboration and pivot when needed to achieve strategic change.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical Demands: Ability to work in an office or desk environment.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
Must be able to communicate effectively via phone, video conferences, and email.
Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs.) may be required (e.g. moving a laptop or documents).

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

Office Location:

Remote - Must be based in United States

Office space available in Philadelphia ABS HQ if desired

Core Hours:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; hours in employee’s local time zone with at least 4-hours overlap with Eastern time

Travel Required: Occasional domestic travel 2-5 times per year

Additional Information:

Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.

As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.

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