<div><strong>Position Summary</strong></div><div>The Software Developer is part of a development team whose purpose is to update, enhance, and extend the current ERP system. The Software Developer is involved in all areas of development from design to development to testing.<br><br></div><div><strong>What We Offer</strong></div><ul><li>Compensation based on experience.</li><li>Faith and purpose-based career opportunity!</li><li>Fully paid health benefits</li><li>Retirement and Life Insurance</li><li>12 paid holidays PLUS birthday</li><li>Lunch is provided DAILY.</li><li>Professional Development</li><li>Paid Training</li></ul><div><strong><br>Responsibilities</strong></div><div>Reporting to the Software Development Manager, the responsibilities of the Software Developer include:</div><ul><li>Working on a team to develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on Microsoft technologies.</li><li>Assisting in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements.</li><li>Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications.</li><li>Analyzing and resolving technical and application problems.</li><li>Providing second-level support to end users.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Skills &amp; Experience</strong></div><div><strong><br>Minimum Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>College or university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.</li><li>1-3+ years of related professional work experience designing, programming, and supporting software applications.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Desirable</strong></div><ul><li>Application development experience with .NET Core, C#, JavaScript, React, CSS, HTML, Dapper</li><li>Proficiency with APIs, WebAPI, REST-based web services (SOA), SQL Server, or similar.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Core Competency Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Solid understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.</li><li>Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Pay</strong></div><ul><li>Commensurate with qualifications.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Work Location</strong></div><ul><li>Hybrid local candidates preferred, Remote possible for out of Northeast Ohio area candidates.</li></ul><div><strong><br>About Christian Healthcare Ministries</strong></div><div><em>Founded in 1981, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a health care sharing ministry for Christians. CHM is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. The mission of CHM is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.</em></div>

Software Developer

<h3>Description</h3><div>Information Technology – Remote (U.S. Based)<br><br></div><div><em>The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)</em> is seeking an experienced <strong>Full Stack Developer </strong>to design, build and maintain web applications using Drupal CMS, PHP and other web technologies. Join our team of developers to enhance CBN’s digital initiatives across web, mobile device applications, and over the top delivery platforms.<br><br></div><div><strong>The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Demonstrated expertise in web application development for live public-facing, XML/database driven sites and applications (PHP, .Net).</li><li>Knowledgeable and experienced with Drupal 9+ (Drupal 7 implementation experience is a plus) and solid PHP development experience.</li><li>Deep understanding of Drupal 8+ architecture, APIs, and custom module development, as well as knowledge of OOP design patterns, experience integrating with 3rd party APIs, and familiarity with JSON:API/REST.</li><li>Experienced with PHP, Symfony, Composer, Drupal and Drush.</li><li>Ability to implement revisions to a shared Drupal code base including configuration changes, modifications to custom PHP code, and addition of existing open-source Drupal plug-ins.</li><li>Capable of being autonomous with good debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Able to perform peer review on team members’ code.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS, HTML5, XML, DHTML, Javascript including JQuery, Prototype libraries, Webkit.</li><li>Understanding development for different platforms (Mobile devices, desktop).</li><li>Understanding of internationalization and localization requirements.</li><li>Ability to design websites from concept to completion for multiple projects.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.</li><li>Forward thinker with desire to research, learn and implement new technologies.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish professional rapport with all levels of management, staff, and public</li><li>Self-motivated with ability to work independently as well as be an effective member of a team</li><li>Flexible with ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.</li><li>Bachelor or Master’s degree in Computer Science preferred.</li></ul><div><br>CBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God by sharing the Gospel through digital content, traditional media, and humanitarian aid. CBN offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full time positions.&nbsp; If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with CBN’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our CBN Job Board at www.cbn.com for application and benefit information.<br><br></div><div><em>We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.</em></div>

Full Stack Developer

<div><strong>Compensation:</strong></div><div>We are offering equity and monetary compensation. This contract will be a multi-month contract for building the app with the option of extending the contract for ongoing maintenance of the app.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Description:</strong></div><div>We built our MVP on Bubble, a no code tool, and are now ready to scale with desktop and mobile apps using different infrastructure. We have UI designs and UX flows built in Figma and are looking for an awesome developer to build our product and stick with us after the build to support the project.&nbsp;<br>We are looking for a full stack engineer to join our team on a contract basis, with the potential for long-term collaboration and growth. This is a unique opportunity to be a key contributor in the early stages of our startup and directly impact our success.<br><br></div><ul><li><strong>Develop and maintain full-stack applications:</strong> Design, implement, and deploy robust and scalable web applications and native apps for iOS and Android. You will manage the front-end user interfaces to back-end databases.</li><li><strong>Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code:</strong> Adhere to coding standards and ensure code quality.</li><li><strong>Collaborate with the team:</strong> Work closely with the founders and technological advisors to define requirements, provide technical expertise, and solve problems.</li><li><strong>Troubleshoot and debug issues:</strong> Identify and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks across the stack.</li><li><strong>Deploy and maintain applications:</strong> Set up and manage deployment pipelines and infrastructure.</li><li><strong>Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies:</strong> Continuously learn and explore new technologies and tools to improve our development process.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong><br>Required Skills and Experience:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.</li><li>Proficiency in front-end and back-end languages/frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms.</li><li>Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. &nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div>To apply, email <a href="mailto:hello@werallee.com">hello@werallee.com</a> with your resume and a short and honest description of why you want this job.</div>

<div>Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.<br><br></div><div>The Director, Software Engineering &amp; Architecture position exists to coach and provide strategic vision and direction to software engineers, site reliability engineers, and the ministry’s overall software architecture, ensuring effective development for and sustainability of the ministry’s digital products and enterprise applications. This role emphasizes leadership in software architecture—particularly with Salesforce and ERP applications—while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and empowerment in software and site reliability engineering. The position shares responsibility for selecting, optimizing, implementing, and supporting digital tools and platforms critical to organizational success.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Essential Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></div><div><strong>Leadership, Vision &amp; Strategy:</strong></div><ul><li>Develops and executes a strategic vision for software engineering and architecture</li><li>Engages senior leadership, external vendors, and business partners to align technical strategies with ministry objectives</li><li>Leads the architectural design, roadmap, and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications</li><li>Ensures seamless integration of third-party and in-house applications, maintaining data consistency and system interoperability</li><li>Oversees architectural and engineering standards and governance frameworks while ensuring comprehensive documentation of architecture, runbooks, and key decisions for alignment and long-term knowledge retention</li><li>Oversees implementation of ministry security strategies for enterprise applications to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with data protection standards</li><li>Develops strategies to manage technical debt and ensure long-term system health</li><li>Guides adoption of modern technologies, including cloud solutions, DevOps practices, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, to enhance efficiency and innovation</li><li>Drives innovation and modernization initiatives to position the ministry as a leader in digital transformation and technology adoption</li><li>Serves as a key leader within the department, supporting and collaborating with peers as needed</li></ul><div><br><strong>Collaboration &amp; Coaching:</strong></div><ul><li>Leads a team of 10+ Software Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation</li><li>Cultivates a pipeline of future leaders by fostering skill development and preparing direct reports for increased responsibility</li><li>Partners with Digital Solutions leadership, teams, and business partners to provide high-level effort estimates, timelines, and priorities for key projects</li></ul><div><br><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong></div><ul><li>Optimizes development processes, quality assurance, and operational monitoring with a focus on automation, scalability, and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversees robust and proactive monitoring, alerting, and after-hours support processes to ensure system performance and reliability</li><li>Leads post-incident reviews to drive root cause analysis, implement actionable postmortems, and ensure&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; continuous improvement</li><li>Champions Agile mindset and methodologies within software and site reliability engineering to enhance delivery and responsiveness</li><li>Monitors emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, proposing solutions to address organizational needs</li><li>Collaborates with other department leadership to ensure development operations fit into larger operational excellence strategies and efforts</li></ul><div><br><strong>Metrics &amp; Reporting:</strong></div><ul><li>Defines, tracks, and reports key performance metrics—e.g., deployment frequency, change lead time, and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)—to measure success and drive continuous improvement</li><li>Contributes to the development and reporting of the department’s trimester scorecard</li><li>Leverages data insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize team performance</li></ul><div><br><strong>Other Duties/Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>May provide after-hours and weekend support as necessary&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in on-going training opportunities</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br><strong>Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:</strong></div><ul><li>Directly supervises ~10 direct reports, including software engineers, site reliability engineers, and interns&nbsp;</li><li>Manages relationships with vendor and consultants for development projects and architectural initiatives<strong><br></strong><br></li></ul><div><strong>Working Environment/Physical Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li>Office environment with frequent computer use and occasional travel, domestic or international</li></ul><div><br><strong>JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS</strong></div><div><strong>Character/Spiritual:</strong></div><div>Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the <a href="http://media.focusonthefamily.com/fotf/pdf/about-us/human-resources/moral-policy.pdf">Standard of Moral Conduct</a> and <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values">Statement of Faith</a>; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer</div><div><br>Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer</div><div><br>Engages in Christian ministry</div><div><br>Demonstrates behaviors aligned with <a href="http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/foundational-values#values">FOF core values</a></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Personal Characteristics:</strong></div><ul><li>A servant-leader who inspires and empowers others, fostering collaboration and innovation</li><li>Thrives in a team environment: approachable, trustworthy, and empathetic</li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision</li><li>Visionary thinker with the ability to synthesize complex concepts into actionable plans</li><li>Resilient and adaptable to change, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure</li><li>Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement</li><li>Demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn from others</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge/Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience&nbsp;</li><li>10+ years of experience in software engineering or development, including 5+ years leading technical teams in a director-level role or equivalent</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, with hands-on experience in Salesforce, including triggers, flows, validations, Apex classes, Scale Center, etc.</li><li>Expertise in software architecture, with hands-on experience in ERP platforms (e.g., Workday)</li><li>Proven success in implementing scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, etc.) and mindset</li><li>Familiarity with modern development practices, including DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud computing, microservices architecture, infrastructure as code, Git, message queues, etc.</li><li>Experience with data integration strategies, APIs, middleware, and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)</li><li>Knowledge of software quality assurance processes and automation tools</li><li>Marketing, branding, or digital strategy experience is a plus</li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to create and articulate a compelling vision for software architecture and engineering that aligns with organizational goals</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and team development</li><li>Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical business partners</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex problems, identify trends, and recommend strategic solutions</li><li>Proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and resource allocation</li><li>Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively, fostering win-win outcomes in challenging situations</li><li>Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Competency in fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning</li><li>High emotional intelligence (EQ), particularly in conflict resolution and team dynamics</li><li>Skilled in public speaking and presenting technical information to executive leadership and large groups</li></ul><div><br><strong>Stewardship Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li>Adheres to FOF principles of stewardship by using time and resources efficiently</li><li>Creates, manages, and executes portions of the department budget, as assigned</li></ul><div><br><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$106,080 to $125,840/yr&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>Application Materials Required: </strong>Cover Letter, Resume/CV</div><div><strong><em>*Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized&nbsp; for redacting or removing this information.</em></strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Application Materials Instructions: </strong>Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.</strong></div><div><strong><br>Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:</strong></div><ul><li>Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage</li><li>Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage</li><li>AFLAC</li><li>403B Retirement Plan</li><li>Vacation Time &amp; Vacation Payout</li><li>Sick Time</li><li>Holidays</li><li>Service Awards</li><li>Community Service Days</li><li>Bookstore Discount</li><li>Fitness Center</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:</strong></div><ul><li>Medical Plan</li><li>Dental Plan</li><li>Vision Plan</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Disability Insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>EAP (Employee Assistance Program)</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Warehouse Membership Reimbursement</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Note</em></strong><em>: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.&nbsp;</em></div><div><strong>*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:</strong></div><ul><li>Sick Time</li><li>Bookstore Discount</li><li>Fitness Center</li></ul><div><strong>Tentative Search Timeline:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 13, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until filled.&nbsp;</li><li>The potential employee start date is March 17, 2025<strong>.&nbsp;</strong></li></ul>

Director, Software Engineering & Architecture

<div><strong>Job Description - Overview</strong></div><div>We are in search of a self-motivated and versatile developer with 3+ years of experience.&nbsp; You must be a team player, have a passion for building great software and the ability to work in an energetic and collaborative environment.&nbsp; This position is in Oklahoma City.&nbsp; <br><br><strong>Title:&nbsp; Full Stack Developer</strong><br><br><strong>Primary Functions/Job Description</strong></div><ul><li>Build and maintain multi-tiered systems utilizing languages such as Java, C# and/or JavaScript</li><li>Explore and develop skills in new or unfamiliar technologies and frameworks</li><li>Communicate and coordinate with management and other departments on project tasks</li><li>Ability to contribute in all phases of a project</li><li>Prepare all appropriate user and technical documentation for assigned development projects</li><li>Provide end-user production support for in-house developed and purchased software including after-hours support scheduled on a rotating basis with other developers</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Description - Requirements</strong></div><div><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Experience building applications with Java, C# and/or JavaScript</li><li>Solid understanding of HTTP and Web protocols</li><li>Knowledge of object-oriented and/or functional paradigms</li><li>Familiar with relational database design, preferably MS SQL Server or MySQL</li><li>Skill in building RESTful web services and n-tiered distributed systems</li><li>Experience in a source control system, preferably Git</li><li>Ability to write and debug SQL queries and stored procedures</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></div><ul><li>Familiarity in frameworks such as Spring Boot, .Net Core, etc.</li><li>Degree in Computer Science or MIS</li><li>Good understanding of Agile methodology</li></ul><div><br><strong>Experience with the following:</strong></div><ul><li>Building microservices</li><li>Developing cloud-based applications and services (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.)</li><li>Working with containerized platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, etc.</li><li>Model-View-Controller architectural pattern (ASP.NET MVC, Spring or similar)&nbsp;</li><li>Construct front-end applications using Angular, React, NextJS, etc.</li><li>Building applications using NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DocumentDB</li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits include:</strong></div><ul><li>Competitive Wages</li><li>Medical, Dental and Prescription Plan</li><li>401(k) Program with Company Match</li><li>Paid Vacation</li><li>Sick / Personal Pay (SPP)&nbsp;</li><li>Employee Discount</li><li>Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)</li><li>Flexible Spending Plan</li><li>Holiday Pay</li><li>Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus</li><li>Chaplain Services on campus</li></ul>

<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>Location: </strong>Golden, CO (On-Site, 5 days/week)</div><div><strong>Hours</strong>: Full-time</div><div><br><strong>Position Mission</strong></div><div>The <strong>Director of IT</strong> is responsible for overseeing FOCUS’s technology infrastructure and strategy to ensure the organization’s systems, networks, and services support its mission and daily operations effectively. Reporting to the VP of IT, the Director of IT leads a multi-disciplinary team of IT professionals, manages vendor relationships, and oversees IT budgeting, security, and compliance. The role requires high-level strategic thinking, hands-on IT experience, and strong leadership skills to foster innovation, efficiency, and reliability in all technical areas. This is a full-time, on-site position in Golden, Colorado.</div><div><br><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></div><div><strong>1. Strategy &amp; Leadership</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap</strong>: Collaborate with the VP of IT to develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with FOCUS’s mission, strategic goals, and growth trajectory.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Development</strong>: Recruit, mentor, train, and manage a team of IT professionals (infrastructure, help desk, security, etc.). Encourage a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and accountability.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong>: Partner with other departments (Finance, Operations, Mission Development, etc.) to understand technological needs, identify opportunities for process improvement, and drive technology-enabled solutions.</li></ul><div><strong>2. Infrastructure &amp; Operations</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Systems &amp; Network Management</strong>: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT systems, including servers, networks, cloud environments, and telecommunications. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security.</li><li><strong>Help Desk &amp; Support</strong>: Supervise user support services to provide timely and effective resolution of hardware, software, and network issues. Establish and track performance metrics (e.g., ticket resolution time, user satisfaction) to continuously improve service levels.</li><li><strong>Vendor &amp; Service Provider Management</strong>: Manage relationships with external partners (hardware/software vendors, managed service providers, etc.), including contract negotiation, service level agreements, and performance monitoring.</li></ul><div><strong>3. Security &amp; Compliance</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Cybersecurity</strong>: Develop and maintain a robust cybersecurity program, including threat assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and training programs to ensure organization-wide security awareness.</li><li><strong>Compliance &amp; Risk Management</strong>: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies. Perform regular audits and risk assessments, implementing best practices to protect sensitive data.</li><li><strong>Disaster Recovery &amp; Business Continuity</strong>: Define and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Oversee periodic testing of backup systems and processes to ensure minimal downtime in the event of a crisis.</li></ul><div><strong>4. Project Management</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Project Oversight</strong>: Lead and manage complex IT projects from ideation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement</strong>: Communicate project goals, progress, and updates to leadership and relevant teams. Provide clear guidance and set realistic expectations regarding resource needs and timelines.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong>: Develop and implement change management strategies to minimize disruption and enhance user adoption of new systems and technologies.</li></ul><div><strong>5. Budgeting &amp; Resource Allocation</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Annual IT Budget</strong>: In collaboration with the VP of IT, develop and manage the annual IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities.</li><li><strong>Resource Planning</strong>: Optimize resource allocation to balance day-to-day support needs with strategic initiatives. Make data-driven recommendations regarding new tools, upgrades, and services.</li></ul><div><strong>6. Organizational &amp; Mission Alignment</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Mission Support</strong>: Understand and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission, integrating its values into decision-making and team culture.</li><li><strong>Community Engagement</strong>: Collaborate with organizational leadership and stakeholders to leverage technology in support of evangelization efforts, donor engagement, and community outreach.</li><li><strong>Training &amp; Evangelization</strong>: Encourage IT best practices and empower staff, missionaries, and students (when applicable) through training programs that enhance technology usage and alignment with the organization’s evangelistic focus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.</li><li>Master’s degree in a relevant field or MBA preferred.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>:<ul><li>8+ years of progressive experience in IT management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (Director, Senior Manager, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity programs.</li><li>Experience in a non-profit or mission-driven organization is a plus.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Deep knowledge of network protocols, server technologies, virtualization, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>Familiarity with data management, CRM systems, and ERP platforms.</li><li>Robust understanding of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).</li></ul></li><li><strong>Leadership &amp; Interpersonal Skills</strong>:<ul><li>Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to translate organizational needs into practical technology strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Mission &amp; Values Alignment</strong>:<ul><li>Commitment to uphold and support FOCUS’s Catholic mission and values.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a faith-based environment, respecting the Catholic identity of the organization.</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>For this role, we anticipate paying <strong>$120,000 - $160,000/year</strong>. This range is an estimate. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the provided range and will be adjusted based on various factors including qualifications, experience, abilities, geographic location, and duties.</div><div><br>As a FOCUS staff member, you and your family will have access to several benefits that are designed to help care for the whole person and make your career at FOCUS rewarding. You will receive:</div><ul><li>Medical, Vision and Dental insurance</li><li>Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account</li><li>Employer-provided life insurance</li><li>Long-term disability insurance</li><li>Option to purchase additional life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren)</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary employer-match for eligible staff</li><li>Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection</li><li>Integrity-based Paid Time Off</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>We observe many paid holidays recognized by fellow Americans and also some of the feast days of Holy Mother Church. In addition, we recognize the Sacred Christmas Respite by closing the office from December 24-January 1 each year.</li></ul><div><br>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold (full-time, part-time or temporary), and your tenure with FOCUS. Specific benefits may change at FOCUS's discretion.&nbsp;</div>

Director of IT

<div>The Staff Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for each platform and product they support and will approve code created by junior or mid-level engineers. This role will partner with other engineers to offer guidance on best practices, ensure that tasks are well thought out and documented and that the team has the same technical strategy. The Staff Engineer utilizes their skills to deliver technical outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ.</div><div><br></div><div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.</div><div><br></div><div>The Digital Product Team leverages technology to reach people worldwide, connecting them to our ministry and each other through our website, apps, and all Life.Church locations. Our apps serve our attenders by connecting them with our church and helping facilitate their growth as a fully devoted follower of Christ. It doesn't get much better than that!</div><div><br></div><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul><li>Develop organizational software by using the appropriate tools and techniques for each platform in span of care.</li><li>Collaborate with various teams and team members to determine the technical approach and to organize development plans.</li><li>Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time.</li><li>Manage the release process of any software changes.</li><li>Oversee contractors, vendors, and/or volunteers who are working within the domain of Life.Church products.</li><li>Provide support to other Interactive engineers through code and architectural reviews.</li><li>Partner with junior and mid-level engineers to offer training and guidance on best practices.</li><li>Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction.</li><li>Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of processes and team.</li><li>Provide technical support on escalated software issues.</li><li>Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at <a href="http://life.church/">Life.Church</a>.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Skills Needed to Succeed</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, or related field preferred.</li><li>3+ years of related work experience.</li><li>Proficient in web technologies, such as Ruby, Ruby on Rails framework, Active Record, CRUD architecture, MVC architecture, background/worker systems such as sidekiq</li><li>Also experienced in Javascript, Coffeescript, and CSS frameworks such as SASS, SCSS, or <a href="http://tailwind.js/">Tailwind.js</a></li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations.</li><li>Own technical design for projects and understands, and articulates, the tradeoffs in creating high-quality software.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits We Offer</strong></div><div>- Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.</div><div>- Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.&nbsp;</div><div>- Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.&nbsp;</div><div>- Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.&nbsp;</div><div>- Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.</div><div>- Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.</div><div>- Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!&nbsp;</div><div>-$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.&nbsp;</div><div>- Casual dress and work environment.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity</strong></div><div>At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church.</div>

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