<div>Samaritans Purse is seeking a <strong>PeopleSoft Business Systems Analyst </strong>to join our team <strong>Remotely.</strong> You can be helping the ministry to improve our enterprise finance systems every day!&nbsp; As a <strong>Business Systems Analyst,</strong> you will be you will be working with various internal departments and end-users to understand various ministry systems and develop solutions to their business processes using various technology to maximize their performance.&nbsp; You also will be able to lead and/or participate in requirements definition sessions with stakeholders to capture detailed, system-agnostic business requirements.&nbsp; Bring your Enterprise Finance systems knowledge to help support a mission critical team.&nbsp; Come and use your gifts daily to advance the Gospel!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>A day in the life of a Business Systems Analyst:</strong></div><div>At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do!&nbsp; We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In the role of <strong>Business Systems Analyst</strong>, you will have the opportunity to:</div><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him</li><li>Work with end-users to understand PeopleSoft 9.2 Financials Supply Chain Management and develop solutions to their business processes using various technology to maximize their performance</li><li>Participate in requirements definition sessions with stakeholders to capture detailed, system-agnostic business requirements</li><li>Facilitate sessions to document current business process and designs to-be processes and understand the finance functional business processes across the entire organization</li><li>Train end-users domestically and internationally on existing and/or new Finance Systems and processes across all departments when necessary</li><li>Support the ministry in the review, planning, testing and implementation of Financial Management System upgrades or edits</li><li>Utilize all available tools and information sources to elicit requirements, including interviews/meetings, document analysis, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, and workflow analysis</li><li>Provide effort estimates for business analysis in proposed initiatives.&nbsp; Document functional specs, ensuring that all details of business data and business rules are included</li><li>Participate in team building and group facilitation, compiling, tracking, and analyzing data, as well as preparing group training materials</li><li>Serve as a liaison between IT and other ministry departments, including international, in needs assessment and subsequent, design, development, delivery, and maintenance of technology solutions</li><li>Participate in discovery sessions to identify business scenario use cases for all in-scope process steps<br>Coordinate the implementation of new Enterprise Applications on a global level requiring collaboration with other areas within IT, as well as other departments across the ministry organization</li><li>Initialize all test cases with traceability to business and functional requirements</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul><div>Learn more about <a href="https://careers.samaritanspurse.org/pages/working-with-us"><strong>serving with Samaritans Purse</strong></a>.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong>:&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in related field and 5-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Enterprise Finance and/or ERP Systems to include PeopleSoft 9.2 Financials Supply Chain Management, Oracle Financials, or related Financial System.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of testing enterprise finance systems&nbsp;</li><li>Strong ability to collaborate well across multiple internal departments</li><li>12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); <strong>if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement</strong> is available upon hire.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Job Location:</strong> Remote</div><div><strong>Type:</strong> Full-Time</div><div><strong>Language Requirement:</strong> Fluency in English (required)</div><div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div><div><br></div><ul><li>On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)&nbsp;</li><li>Medical, prescription, dental &amp; vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>Long-term and Short-term disability insurance</li><li>Paid Family Medical Leave&nbsp;</li><li>Term Life Insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li><li>10 paid holidays</li><li>12 vacation/personal days</li><li>10 sick days</li></ul><div><strong>Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:</strong></div><div>Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:</strong></div><ul><li>We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.</li><li>We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:&nbsp; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.</li><li>We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.</li><li>We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.</li><li>We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.&nbsp; John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.</li><li>We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.</li><li>We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.</li><li>We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.&nbsp; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.</li><li>We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.</li><li>We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.&nbsp; Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.</li><li>We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.</li><li>We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order.&nbsp; Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div>

Business Systems Analyst III (PeopleSoft)

<div>At Called, we believe that community in churches and ministries shouldn’t be limited to Sundays.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>With our all-in-one community platform for churches and ministries, leaders can forge deeper connections every day of the week with their members. We exist to help church and ministry leaders build an engaged community that fosters deeper discipleship. To drive this mission forward, we’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help us take it to the next level in the US market.&nbsp;</div><div><br>Our people love this mission - and come to find out, they love working here as well. We are a small, but mighty team all committed to rebuilding faith communities. We do not take ourselves too seriously. We do not hire prima donnas. We work for the real Madonna!</div><div><br>Sound interesting? This role might be for you.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><div>We are looking for a <strong>Senior Python Developer</strong> to help architect, develop, and maintain our backend systems. While this role is not explicitly for a <strong>Software Architect</strong>, we value candidates with a strong architectural mindset who can contribute to designing scalable, secure, and efficient backend solutions.<br><br><strong>Compensation</strong></div><div><strong>$120k - 150k</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Architect and develop</strong> backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines using <strong>Python, Django, and Django Ninja</strong>.</li><li><strong>Evaluate and improve</strong> existing system architecture, making recommendations for scalability, security, and maintainability.</li><li><strong>Design and optimize</strong> relational database schemas using <strong>PostgreSQL</strong>, ensuring data integrity and performance.</li><li><strong>Build and maintain</strong> integrations with third-party APIs (e.g., HubSpot, web applications, mobile apps).</li><li><strong>Deploy and manage</strong> applications on <strong>AWS</strong> using services like EKS, Lambda, S3, and RDS.</li><li><strong>Implement security best practices</strong>, including authentication, authorization, and data protection strategies.</li><li><strong>Collaborate with cross-functional teams</strong>, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality features.</li><li><strong>Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code</strong>, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.</li><li><strong>Mentor developers</strong> and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.</li></ul><div><br><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></div><ul><li><strong>6+ years</strong> of experience as a <strong>Python</strong> developer with expertise in <strong>Django.</strong></li><li>Experience designing and maintaining <strong>RESTful APIs</strong> with a focus on performance and security.</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>PostgreSQL</strong>, database design, and query optimization.</li><li>Hands-on experience deploying applications on <strong>AWS</strong> and managing cloud infrastructure.</li><li>Experience with <strong>Docker</strong> and containerized applications.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong>, automated testing, and version control (Git).</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to debugging and optimization.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>A <strong>passion for building technology that supports a mission-driven organization</strong>.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)</strong></div><ul><li>Experience with <strong>Stripe</strong> for payment processing and subscription management.</li><li>Experience with <strong>Python libraries </strong>like Django Ninja, FastAPI, Celery, Django Tasks, Django Rest Framework, and Django Channels.</li><li>Experience with Java and Java Jersey</li><li>Knowledge of <strong>DevOps practices</strong>, including Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>Experience with <strong>real-time communication technologies</strong> (WebSockets, Pub/Sub).</li></ul><div><br><strong>What You’ll Love About Us</strong></div><ul><li><strong>This position is 100% remote</strong></li><li><strong>Great Company Culture. We are a team. We work as one. We act as one.</strong></li><li><strong>Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance served here!</strong></li><li><strong>Rest and Relaxation. Paid time off and 12 paid holidays + company-wide closure from Christmas to the New Year</strong></li><li><strong>Health Benefits. Healthy People = Happy People.</strong></li><li><strong>Opportunities for growth</strong>, including potential to evolve into an <strong>architectural leadership role</strong>.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Called is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment at Called without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.</strong></div><div><strong>Because our team members are trusted to handle sensitive information, we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.</strong></div>

Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

<div><strong>Who We Are / What We Build</strong><br>At Prayvine, we build software for missionaries who plant churches, feed the hungry and care for the sick around the globe. Our mission is to fuse the power of prayer with the power of technology to facilitate God’s loving and redemptive work in the world. Thousands of mission workers around the world use and depend on our products to mobilize and receive much-needed prayer and encouragement from their family, friends and ministry supporters.<br><br>Prayvine delivers a secure prayer request communication platform as a cloud service, currently implemented in a multi-tier web application with email notifications. The core technology stack features Go (Golang), HTML/Javascript, PostgreSQL, and nginx running on Linux in hosted Docker containers and using Amazon Web Services (e.g. SES, SNS). Our ambition is to continually expand the platform to better serve mission workers (e.g. add support for SMS). As a result, the technology stack may change over time, so an ability to learn and adapt is more important than experience with all of these technologies.<br><br><strong>Job Description</strong><br>As Prayvine’s Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the organization’s overall technical strategy. You will develop, test, release, and maintain applications and features to better serve our users. In parallel, you will manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines to ensure high reliability, scalability, and security. As a trusted ministry partner to the founder/CEO, you will have a key voice in shaping the future of our strategy, organization and product.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br><strong>Software Development (60%)</strong></div><ul><li>Design a strategy and roadmap for Prayvine’s architecture and technology stack, based on user and organizational requirements.</li><li>Create applications and product features by writing high-quality code and documentation.</li><li>Diagnose and solve problems in response to user-reported issues and needs in a timely manner.</li><li>Collaborate with and drive results through a small team of highly experienced volunteer engineers who are currently building and providing support for our products.</li><li>Foster and support a culture of engineering best practices.</li></ul><div><br><strong>DevOps and Infrastructure Management (30%)</strong></div><ul><li>Manage and maintain cloud-based systems to ensure uptime, performance, and security.</li><li>Develop and support automated testing, deployment and monitoring with effective processes to proactively address system issues, identify security risks/concerns, and learn from failures.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Personal Support-Raising (10%)</strong></div><ul><li>Personal support fundraising is required to cover a portion of your salary. If needed, training and coaching will be provided. This is an important way to acquire an understanding of our users’ needs.</li><li>Regularly communicate your prayer needs with a personal team of ministry partners.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications<br>Required Skills and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Understanding of and passion for Prayvine’s work, vision and users.</li><li>5+ years building consumer-facing web and/or mobile applications. B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related technical field.</li><li>Demonstrated ability and excitement for independent, high-velocity production of quality code following software best practices (e.g. continuous integration, automation, testing, code reviews) in a shared codebase.</li><li>Hands-on experience building beautiful, intuitive front-end interfaces that delight users, both with and without the use of front-end libraries and frameworks.</li><li>Hands-on experience building scalable backends using a mix of programming languages and databases.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps workflows.</li><li>Strong understanding of network security and application security best practices.</li><li>Highly self-motivated with a strong bias for action.</li><li>Expert at prioritizing and making smart choices with limited information or difficult trade-offs. Able to thrive in ambiguity.</li><li>Excellent communicator, with the ability and desire to collaborate with and support volunteers, and to engage users with empathy.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Beneficial Skills and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>A keen eye for visual and user experience design, with a strong sense of aesthetics, layout, and usability.</li><li>Proven track record of configuring and optimizing transactional and/or social email to improve deliverability and effectiveness and/or familiarity with protocols and standards of email.</li><li>Experience developing SMS-based messaging applications or features.</li></ul><div><br><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><ul><li>Global and spiritual impact. Our users are doing difficult, life-changing and life-saving work in some of the world’s most challenging places. We empower them to do their very best work.</li><li>We are lean, creative, data-driven, and committed to change the world for the better. We value and practice quality work-life balance (e.g. flexible work schedule, position can be remote).</li><li>Retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.</li></ul>

Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack) and Ministry Partner

<div><strong>Please note that this is a dedicated, 40 hour a week, 5-8 week contract with opportunity for extension.<br><br></strong><strong>The Role<br></strong><br></div><div>We’re seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join a fast-paced sprint to implement robust API services and AI integration of a Bible platform helping professionals apply biblical principles through AI-powered insights, business news, and learning content. The role requires strong backend development skills, AI integration experience, and a focus on delivering scalable, high-performance solutions. If you are an experienced backend developer with a passion for building scalable systems that integrate AI-powered insights and dynamic content, we want to hear from you!<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Develop business-focused AI insights using the Vercel AI SDK.</li><li>Set up and optimize Strapi CMS for video content and course tracking.</li><li>Build scalable API endpoints for Bible business principles.</li><li>Integrate and transform business news APIs for AI-driven insights.</li><li>Implement user learning progress tracking and personalized content storage.</li><li>Design systems for business profiles and user preference management.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong><ul><li>5+ years of backend development experience.</li><li>Proven expertise in AI/LLM integration (e.g., Vercel AI SDK).</li><li>Strong background in API development for scalable platforms.</li><li>Experience with content management systems (Strapi).</li><li>Integration of business news APIs and data transformation workflows.</li><li>Familiarity with learning management systems for progress tracking.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Proficiency:</strong><ul><li>Node.js and/or Python for backend services</li><li>Vercel AI SDK for AI insights implementation</li><li>Strapi CMS configuration, optimization, and integration</li><li>News APIs integration and transformation for dynamic insights</li><li>TypeScript for backend development</li><li>Storage and retrieval of personalized user data</li><li>Experience working remotely.</li><li>Prior consulting experience preferred.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required for job tasks such as client communication and documentation.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Preferred Experience</strong><ul><li>Experience with business or professional apps.</li><li>Strong understanding of AI-driven backend workflows.</li><li>Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS).</li><li>Proven track record of integrating AI models into production-ready APIs.</li><li>3 years experience with Artificial Management Interface Sciences</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>To apply, please include the following with your application:<br></strong><br></div><ol><li>Links to projects or platforms you’ve worked on (showing API or backend services).</li><li>A link to your GitHub portfolio showcasing relevant backend projects.</li><li>Responses to the following questions:<ul><li>How do you optimize API performance and scalability for real-time insights?</li><li>Describe your approach to integrating and transforming content from third-party APIs like news feeds.</li><li>How would you architect a backend to support personalized AI-powered insights and user progress tracking?</li></ul></li></ol><div><br>At Servant, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.<br><br></div><div><strong>The Company<br></strong><br></div><div>At Servant Digital, we specialize in empowering leaders and organizations within faith communities through innovative digital transformation and change management solutions. We are committed to providing tailored strategies that align with our clients' values and missions, focusing on service, integrity, and excellence. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful impact by equipping our partners with the tools and technologies they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Join us in our mission to support those who support others.<br><br></div>

Senior Backend Developer (API/AI)

<div><strong>Backend Developer, GraphQL<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>About this Role:</strong></div><div><br>As a Backend Developer, you will be one of the software engineers on the Platform Team, responsible for creating the GraphQL layer that allows one of our end-user products to operate with high performance, reliability, and security at scale. Your initial focus will be working with our App Squad. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert on the business functionality you define and implement and collaborate closely with the leads in engineering, product, and design.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>You will be a part of the rotating production support team for our service architecture. You will also help define the standards by which BibleProject designs, delivers, and supports backend services.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Most importantly, you will bring your skills and experience to help further our mission of helping people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Building, augmenting, and refining GraphQL services using Apollo GraphQL libraries and patterns.</li><li>Leveraging your deep understanding of GraphQL patterns to improve the performance, security, and reliability of our existing services.</li><li>Collaborating with engineers who are focused on our practices and tooling to enhance an optimal environment for building, shipping, and supporting production software</li><li>Striving for best-in-class cross-functional collaboration with product designers, product managers, UX researchers, and content authors to ship great code and experiences</li><li>Participating in the biweekly rhythms of planning and execution for cross-functional product teams as an individual contributor</li><li>Participating in the engineering-team-wide on-call rotation for BibleProject products</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></div><ul><li>4+ years of overall experience as a software developer, working with GraphQL</li><li>Production experience building scalable GraphQL servers (understanding best practices for schema and resolver design, using dataloader, etc)</li><li>Experience in a (preferably, SaaS) company that leverages agile development processes and DevOps practices</li><li>Experience working and delivering code independently, including estimating your work&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with cloud providers like AWS or GCP and open source database technologies</li><li>Experience collaborating closely with product designers, product managers, and frontend developers in a cross-functional <a href="https://www.invisionapp.com/films/squads">Squad</a> model</li><li>Nice to have:<ul><li>Experience with Apollo GraphQL libraries and patterns</li><li>Familiarity with federated GraphQL in a microservices environment.</li><li>Experience with Apollo Federation</li></ul></li></ul><div><br></div><div><br>About BibleProject</div><div><em>Portland, Oregon, Founded in 2014</em></div><div><br></div><div>BibleProject is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes, and educational Bible resources. Our mission is to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus.<br><br></div><div>We have grown significantly in the area of multimedia technology. What began with two animated videos now encompasses multiple platforms and products—including over 160 videos. Our website and app serve as connection hubs to our ever-growing library of resources. Classroom, our online learning platform, offers accessible, graduate-level Bible classes.<br><br></div><div>These, and all of our supporting products, continue to be completely free to audiences around the world, thanks to the ongoing generosity of our patrons.<br><br></div><div><strong>Location:</strong> This role must be performed within the United States. Occasional travel to Portland, OR may be required.</div><div><strong>Beginning:</strong> March 2025</div><div><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Jon Horton, Platform Engineering Manager</div><div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><ul><li>The annual salary range for this role is $109,000 - $131,000. Salary scales with experience directly related to this role.<ul><li>We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our commitment to attracting talented professionals passionate about our mission.</li></ul></li><li>Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance for employee and family with premiums covered 100% by BibleProject</li><li>401(k) with 4% employer match</li><li>Flexible PTO</li><li>Synchronized Rest Breaks</li><li>Paid Learning Stipend</li><li>Home Office resources available</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li><li>A culture focused on belonging and thriving</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>BibleProject is an equal opportunity employer</em></div><div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div>

Backend Developer, GraphQL

<div>Description</div><div>The Admissions System Administrator will play a crucial role in managing, maintaining, and enhancing the technical systems that support the admissions department. Primarily working in Salesforce and related platforms, this role is responsible for day-to-day configuration, support, and process improvements within our admissions systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience with system administration, database management, and process automation.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Duties and responsibilities</div><ul><li>System Management: Maintain and optimize existing systems, primarily Salesforce, to ensure smooth operation and functionality within the admissions process.</li><li>Process Building and Automation: Design, develop, and implement new workflows and automated processes to enhance system efficiency and user experience.</li><li>System Implementation: Lead the technical implementation of new systems or upgrades, ensuring seamless integration with existing platforms and minimal disruption to operations.</li><li>Technical Support: Provide day-to-day technical support to admissions staff, resolving issues related to system functionality, performance, and access.</li><li>System Documentation: Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, workflows, and processes to support ongoing system management and future improvements.</li><li>User Training: Train admissions staff and new hires on the use of systems, including Salesforce and any new processes or platforms introduced, ensuring users are equipped to maximize system capabilities.</li><li>Reporting and Analytics: Develop and manage reporting tools within the systems to track key metrics, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making within the admissions department.</li><li>Project Management: Collaborate with the admissions team and the Systems Manager to oversee technical projects from conception to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Requirements</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required</li><li>Certified Salesforce Administrator&nbsp;</li><li>Organized, with an understanding of efficient and effective processes and systems</li><li>Demonstrated skills and experience in project management, including the ability to multitask, evaluate and balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and technical accuracy</li><li>Highly self-motivated and proactive</li><li>Strong understanding of WTS mission and institution</li><li>Demonstrated familiarity with higher education industry and FERPA/HIPPA confidentiality practices</li></ul>

Admissions Systems Administrator

<div><strong>Location:</strong> Remote<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Part-Time Contractor<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate<br><strong>Target MVP Launch:</strong> Early 2025<br><br></div><div><strong>About Spark:</strong> At Spark, our mission is to re-invigorate discipleship in today’s digital age. We are building a discipleship co-pilot that leverages conversational AI, empowering individuals to go and make disciples in a modern, personalized way. The team has already validated the concept with 50+ hours of market research/user interviews, including conversations with Jon Tyson (Lead Pastor of Church of the City New York) and Reggie Rice (Discipleship Pastor of CCV), and a few mega-churches/nation-wide ministries have already expressed interest in being beta testers once the product is live. As we work towards launching our MVP by early 2025, we’re looking for a talented Lead Back-End Engineer to join our passionate, mission-driven team.<br><br></div><div><strong>Role Overview:</strong> As the Lead Back-End Engineer, you will be responsible for finalizing and building out our data model and system architecture. You'll design and implement scalable, efficient API routes deployed to the cloud, ensuring a seamless connection between the back-end and the mobile front-end. You will work closely with our mobile engineer (who is building the front-end using Dart) to ensure smooth integration and a functional MVP launch.<br><br></div><div><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Finalize the data model and system architecture, ensuring scalability and flexibility for future growth.</li><li>Design, build, deploy and maintain secure, efficient API routes accessible from the cloud, including product features that leverage LLMs.</li><li>Work closely with the mobile engineer to ensure tight integration between the back-end and front-end for a fully functional MVP.</li><li>Contribute to the architectural decisions and technology stack, evaluating the existing choices (NeonDB/Prisma, Node.js, Typescript, Supabase) and recommending improvements if necessary.</li><li>Help to establish and implement best practices for project management, code quality, testing, and deployment workflows.</li><li>Select a tool to implement and manage a CI/CD pipeline to automate code deployment, ensuring fast, reliable, and error-free releases.</li><li>Execute and provide updates (async demo videos, etc.) on engineering tickets assigned for each sprint&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers as the team grows.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product, etc.) to ensure the backend systems support the mission and vision of Spark.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>3+ years of experience in back-end development, ideally with expertise in Node.js and Typescript.</li><li>Strong experience with relational databases (NeonDB, PostgreSQL, etc.), including designing and optimizing data models.</li><li>Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating them with mobile applications.</li><li>Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.</li><li>Experience in Agile development methodologies.</li><li>Proven track record of deploying scalable back-end systems to the cloud (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).</li><li>Familiarity with serverless architecture and cloud-native tools.</li><li>Familiarity with AI technologies and their integration into back-end systems.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable, maintainable systems.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.</li><li>A mission-driven mindset, eager to contribute to a company with a meaningful purpose.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Experience with alternative database systems or technologies that may enhance scalability, security, or performance.</li><li>Background or interest in Christian ministry or discipleship.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Why Spark?</strong></div><ul><li>Be part of a mission-driven startup making a significant impact in the world of discipleship and AI.</li><li>Work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.</li><li>Opportunity to help shape the technology and architecture of our product from the ground up.</li><li>Competitive hourly or project-based rate.<br><br></li></ul><div>If you are passionate about building impactful technology and ready to help bring our vision of a discipleship co-pilot to life, we would love to hear from you!<br><br><div><strong>Apply Now</strong> by clicking the link below or by emailing <strong>matt@spark-growth.co</strong> with your resume, link to your GitHub profile, and a few paragraphs explaining why you’re excited about the role and how you can contribute to Spark’s mission.</div>

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