<div><strong>About Company</strong>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Samaritan Ministries is a Biblical solution to health care. It is not insurance. We deliver authentic, compassionate, and personal service in the name of Christ to enable and inspire members to provide for one another’s medical needs through prayer, encouragement, and financial support.<br><br></div><div>From demonstrating Christ-centered compassion to modeling best practices in health care sharing, Samaritan Ministries is committed to keeping Jesus at the center of everything we do. The way we interact with our colleagues and engage with our members is a testament that we are ultimately serving Christ and His Kingdom.<br><br></div><div><strong>Summary<br></strong><br></div><div>To serve the members and staff of Samaritan Ministries International (SMI) by leading a team of software developers to design, develop, test,&nbsp; and maintain software applications. This role involves managing the team's workload, setting project timelines, and ensuring that the team delivers high-quality software solutions on time<br><br><strong>Pay Range: $111,500-$176,100</strong> <em>Starting pay usually falls within the lower half of the pay range and is determined by experience, skills, and education.</em></div><div><strong><br>Competencies</strong></div><ul><li>Adaptability</li><li>Acting with Integrity, Empathy, and Compassion</li><li>Collaborating with Others</li><li>Neighbor Focus</li><li>Pursuing Excellence</li><li>Nurturing Innovation</li><li>Planning and Organizing</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Attention to Detail</li><li>Application Development and Maintenance</li><li>Application Support</li><li>Inspiring Others</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to evaluate and select the optimal solutions from proposed options, ensuring decisions are data-driven and aligned with project goals and company standards.</li><li>Effectively communicate and implement directives from senior leadership, while practicing radical candor—maintaining open, honest dialogue with the team, providing constructive feedback, and encouraging transparency.</li><li>Build and maintain a high-trust team environment by promoting open communication, accountability, and mutual respect among team members.</li><li>Coordinate with contractors and local resources to integrate their work seamlessly into projects, ensuring clear communication and alignment on objectives.</li><li>Develop and implement training programs to keep the team current on the latest technologies, tools, and best practices, with a focus on AWS, Vue.js, and Node.js.</li><li>Address HR-related matters, including performance evaluations, conflict resolution, and employee development plans, while promoting a positive, inclusive, and productive work culture.</li><li>Ensure the development team adheres to industry best practices in software engineering—such as agile methodologies, code reviews, and testing protocols—to drive organizational success.</li><li>Stay updated on emerging industry trends and technologies through ongoing professional development, leveraging this knowledge to guide the team and enhance processes.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>At least 5 years of experience in a software development management role, with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering complex projects successfully.</li><li>Proven track record of developing talent through training, mentoring, and creating opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Familiarity with HR practices related to talent management, employee relations, and compliance, with a focus on building cohesive, high-performing teams.</li><li>Proficiency in AWS, Vue.js, and Node.js is highly desirable, with a willingness to deepen expertise in these areas.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a distributed team, with strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and Performance Management.</li><li>Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, weigh alternatives, and make timely, informed decisions aligned with strategic objectives.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, with experience providing candid, constructive feedback and fostering open dialogue within a team.</li><li>A passion for lifelong learning, with a proactive approach to personal and professional development, and a commitment to encouraging the same in team members.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Information</strong></div><ul><li>Tasks are normally conducted in a regular office environment, requiring use of computer and mouse and other standard office equipment. Staff usually remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.</li><li>Staff will observe safety principles while performing the duties of the position</li><li>May need to lift and move items up to 35 lbs on occasion</li><li>Staff will be required to travel and have a valid driver's license.</li><li>Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the classification. Work hours may be irregular including performing duties on evenings or weekends.</li><li>This position requires an active commitment to the mission and values of SMI. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will act in a manner that is Christ-honoring as well as Christ-like, demonstrating a personal Christian faith and witness in all interpersonal interactions.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><em>Benefits Include:</em></strong></div><ul><li>Performance-based incentive pay</li><li>SMI Membership with monthly healthcare bonus</li><li>Health Insurance: MEC plan with employer HSA contribution</li><li>401K Retirement plan with employer contribution</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term disability</li><li>Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Time Off: 9 company paid holidays, 5 missions days accrued annually, maternity and paternity leave, FMLA, Bereavement, and weekly accrued PTO (40 hours to use after 30 days + 80 hours accrued for 48 weeks)</li><li>Health club or home workout benefits for participating staff</li><li>Formal staff development and leadership training</li><li>Spiritual support and counseling through our staff support office</li><li>Repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace</li></ul>

Software Development Manager

<div><strong>American Bible Society</strong> 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.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>The<strong> Ministry Technology Product Studio</strong> 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.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>As <strong>Tech Lead for the Product Studio</strong>, 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.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.&nbsp;</li><li>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.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.&nbsp;</li><li>Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.&nbsp;</li><li>Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Key Responsibilities: &nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Technical Leadership &amp; Architecture</strong></div><ul><li>Lead system architecture design across multiple products and platforms.</li><li>Define, articulate and champion a shared technical vision that aligns with ABS’s long-term strategy.</li><li>Make key decisions on frameworks, services, and technical approaches that reduce complexity and promote reuse in coordination with the CTO.</li><li>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.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Product Collaboration</strong></div><ul><li>Partner with product managers and ministry leaders to explore early-stage concepts and shape technical feasibility.</li><li>Translate product ideas into clear technical plans, identifying constraints, risks, and delivery strategies.</li><li>Provide technical consultation across the product development lifecycle—from ideation through launch and iteration.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Vendor Oversight &amp; Quality Assurance</strong></div><ul><li>Provide architectural and code review for work delivered by external development teams.</li><li>Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, security best practices, and maintainability expectations.</li><li>Onboard vendors into our workflows and tech stack; maintain clear communication and delivery checkpoints.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Team Culture</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.</li><li>Promote best practices in software development, DevOps, testing, and documentation.</li><li>Lead by example in engineering excellence, curiosity, and servant leadership.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications: &nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>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</li><li>Experience: 5+ years of full-stack software development experience. 4+ years of software development leadership experience (Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Manager).</li><li>Proven ability to architect, design, and ship scalable web applications</li><li>Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and AWS serverless (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB)</li><li>Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; confident writing SQL</li><li>Experience designing and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.</li><li>Demonstrated experience overseeing external or outsourced development teams.</li><li>Effective communicator, able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical collaborators.</li><li>Experience mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and leading engineering discussions.</li><li>Passion for technology that serves a higher purpose and alignment with the mission of American Bible Society.</li><li>Tech Stack and Tools:</li></ul><div><br><strong>We primarily use&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, SQL</li><li>Frameworks: React, Next.js</li><li>Infrastructure: AWS serverless (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway)</li><li>Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB</li><li>Testing: Jest, Cypress, Selenium</li><li>Process: Agile (Scrum), CI/CD (GitHub Actions, CodePipeline), automated testing</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></div><ul><li>Experience working across multiple products, teams, or product lines</li><li>Familiarity with offline-first, cross-platform, or mobile web app development</li><li>Understanding of internationalization/localization and accessibility best practices</li><li>Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Notion</li><li>Exposure to other languages (Python, Go, C#, etc.) or platforms (Azure, Firebase, etc.)</li><li>Experience in leading a distributed team.</li><li>Experience in a non-profit, faith-based, or ministry tech environment</li></ul><div><br><strong>Key Competencies:&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills<br><br></div><ul><li>Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.</li><li>Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.</li><li>Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.</li></ul><div><br>All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role<br><br></div><ul><li>Communication Skills:<ul><li>Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.</li></ul></li><li>Teamwork and Collaboration:<ul><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture.</li></ul></li><li>Cultural Competence and Inclusion:<ul><li>Inclusive Leadership: Promotes inclusivity and addresses biases within the team.</li></ul></li><li>Service Orientation:<ul><li>Service Strategy: Develops service-centric strategies, drives service recipient satisfaction, and ensures organizational alignment with service expectations.</li></ul></li><li>Adaptability and Flexibility:<ul><li>Strategic Change Management: Leads change initiatives, drives innovation, and helps the organization navigate through significant changes.</li></ul></li><li>Time Management and Organization:<ul><li>Strategic Optimization: Develops time management strategies for the organization, optimizes productivity, and aligns team efforts with organizational goals.</li></ul></li><li>Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:</li><li>Strategic Organizational Solutions: Anticipates potential problems, creates strategic solutions and guides the organization through complex challenges.</li><li>Leadership and Initiative:<ul><li>Team Leadership: Guides, supports and leads team members to achieve goals, engage in cross-company collaboration and pivot when needed to achieve strategic change.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical Demands/Work Environment&nbsp;<br></strong><br></div><div>Physical Demands: Ability to work in an office or desk environment.&nbsp;<br><br></div><ul><li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</li><li>Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.</li><li>Must be able to communicate effectively via phone, video conferences, and email.&nbsp;</li><li>Occasional light lifting (up to 10 lbs.) may be required (e.g. moving a laptop or documents).&nbsp;</li></ul><div><br><em>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.&nbsp;<br></em><br></div><div>Office Location:&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Remote - Must be based in United States&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Office space available in Philadelphia ABS HQ if desired&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Core Hours: &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; hours in employee’s local time zone with at least 4-hours overlap with Eastern time&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Travel Required: Occasional domestic travel 2-5 times per year&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Additional Information:<br><br></div><ul><li>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.</li><li>Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.</li><li>Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.</li><li>Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.</li></ul><div><br><em>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. &nbsp;<br></em><br></div><div><em>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.&nbsp;<br></em><br></div><div><em>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.&nbsp;</em></div>

Tech Lead

<div><strong>Founding Engineer - AI/ML</strong></div><div><strong>Location:</strong> London (preferred) / Remote (GMT/WAT time zones preferred)</div><div><strong>Compensation:</strong> Equity-first role initially</div><div><strong>Stage:</strong> Pre-revenue | Pre-seed</div><div><strong>The Role</strong></div><div>You’ll work directly with the founder to build our MVP and core AI systems from scratch. We need a strong engineer with a redemptive mindset — someone who cares deeply about how and why things are built. This is a hands-on, high-trust role shaping both product and culture from day one.</div><div><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Architect &amp; Build MVP:</strong> Model integrations, monitoring, policy engine</li><li><strong>HandsOn AI Workflows:</strong> LLMs, embeddings, RAG pipelines, data pipelines</li><li><strong>Customer Back Prototyping:</strong> Solve end to end jobs to create workflow moats</li><li><strong>Cloud &amp; DevOps:</strong> Design AWS/GCP infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD</li><li><strong>Team &amp; Culture:</strong> Hire and mentor our first engineers; champion a security first mindset</li></ul><div><strong>What You Bring</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Regulated Industry Expertise:</strong> GDPR (Bonus: SOC 2, HIPAA, or equivalent)</li><li><strong>AI/ML Deployment:</strong> 5+ years building/shipping ML models in UK/US markets</li><li><strong>Backend &amp; DevOps Mastery:</strong> Python or Node.js; cloud native services; CI/CD</li><li><strong>Orchestration &amp; Data:</strong> Airflow, n8n, ETL processes, SQL/NoSQL design</li><li><strong>Security First Mindset:</strong> Secure coding, threat modeling, data privacy</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial Leadership:</strong> Strong communicator, resourceful, mission-driven</li></ul><div><strong>Why Join Us</strong></div><div>We’re building AI that serves people — not just profit. This is your chance to shape responsible AI adoption, create opportunity, and lead with faith.</div><div><strong>What You’ll Get</strong></div><ul><li>Real ownership + equity</li><li>CTO/Head of AI pathway</li><li>A chance to build tech that restores</li></ul><div><strong>Sound like your next chapter?</strong> Email your CV + 50-100 words on why this role and mission resonate with you <a href="mailto:hello@turntroop.com">hello@turntroop.com</a>.</div>

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