YouVersion is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of project-level technical solutions within the YouVersion Family of Apps designing and building scalable, resilient systems that make a real impact. You'll lead technical design, improve development practices, mentor team members, and drive innovation that helps create seamless digital experiences to bring Scripture to life.

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. That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are.

・Own the Project: Take responsibility for project-level technical deliverables from design to deployment, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.

・Lead & Mentor: Provide technical leadership to your squad, mentor team members, and align the team on technical direction.

・Review & Improve: Conduct detailed code reviews that promote quality, consistency, and maintainability across projects.

・Design Testing Strategy: Design and manage testing processes for complex projects, ensuring comprehensive coverage and quality.

・Solve Complex Problems: Handle advanced debugging tasks and guide the team in resolving critical issues across the project.

・Collaborate & Plan: Work cross-functionally to define requirements, create development plans, and manage delivery timelines.

・Innovate & Research: Stay current with industry trends and introduce innovative technologies to enhance our platform.

・Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in languages such as Dart, Swift, JavaScript, Python, or Golang.

・Leadership Skills: Ability to guide technical teams and influence technical decisions across a squad.

・Problem-Solving Prowess: Capacity to solve complex technical challenges independently and guide others through difficulty.

・Clear Communication: Ability to explain complicated technical concepts in a concise and simple way.

・Self-Direction: Initiative to identify opportunities and lead improvements without being prompted.

・Mission-Driven Mindset: Passion for using technology to help people grow spiritually and connect with God.

・Heart for Ministry: See work as more than a job, but as a calling to serve others and advance God's Kingdom.

Advanced knowledge of Python and/or Golang with experience designing robust backend systems.

Extensive experience with cloud platforms, including deploying, scaling, and monitoring distributed applications.

Proven ability to design large-scale, high-performance systems focused on scalability and security.

Experience mentoring team members in backend best practices, API design, and CI/CD pipelines.

 ・Primary Skills: Advanced skills in Dart and the Flutter framework with a portfolio of Android applications.

 ・Mobile Excellence: In-depth understanding of Android development, performance optimization, and testing.

 ・User-Centric Design: Knowledge of aligning development with modern UI/UX principles for intuitive experiences.

 ・Primary Skills: Advanced proficiency in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI with a strong understanding of iOS concepts.

 ・Application Delivery: Experience building, deploying, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications.

 ・Modern Practices: Knowledge of the latest iOS development trends and Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.

 ・Core Frameworks: Advanced proficiency in Next.js, React, and Node.js with modern web development tools.

 ・Languages: Advanced-level skills in TypeScript and JavaScript for both front-end and back-end development.

 ・Performance Optimization: Ability to build fast, scalable, and accessible web applications.

・Experience: 3-7 years of hands-on software engineering with a history of delivering high-impact projects. A degree in Computer Science or related field is required.

・Learning Mindset: Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to different platforms.

・Passion for Impact: Enthusiasm for building software that helps people engage with Scripture and grow in faith.