<div><strong>Not being offered as a remote opportunity, applicant must be located in the St. Louis area.</strong></div><div><br><strong>Organization Profile</strong><br><br>The Operations Support Services Department provides services to support the mission and ministry of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at the LCMS International Center.&nbsp; These services include: Building Services, Security and Reception Services, Meeting Services, Mail and Print Services, Information Technology Desktop and Infrastructure Support Services, Technology Application Services, and Overall Service Coordination. The Technology Application Group is dedicated to the Application of Technology solutions that enable Ministry and Business functions of LCMS, Inc to operate in the most innovative and cost-effective manner possible.&nbsp; The Technology Application Group provides technical support to the major LCMS Business Applications as well as many other Department specific tools.&nbsp; As prioritized by the LCMS Technology Steering Committee and OPS Team, provides technical expertise to approved projects.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Reporting Relationships</strong></div><ul><li>Reports to the Associate Executive Director – Operations Support Services</li><li>Receives assignments from the Associate Director – Technology Application</li><li>Participates on project teams as assigned, reporting to Senior Software Technical Lead</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></div><ul><li>Servers as a technical resource for maintaining existing custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design of custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the delivery of application and database-related services including application development, integration, maintenance, and support programming as assigned.</li><li>Works with clients as assigned to define and document application and database requirements.</li><li>Supports the operation of mission critical business applications as assigned.</li><li>Assists in the administration of LCMS’ Microsoft 365 tenant as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Education and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (with emphasis in Information Systems is preferable), Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Travel as necessary to fulfill primary responsibilities.</li><li>Available to occasionally work unusual or long hours, including holidays and Sundays.</li><li>Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other members of the department.</li><li>Company-provided specialized equipment needed.</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude.</li><li>Must have a positive attitude about learning a broad range skills and technologies.</li><li>Must be proactive and able to maintain productivity with minimal supervision.</li><li>Must be logical, organized, and thoughtful in their approach to solving problems.</li><li>Experience with the following is desired:<ul><li>Graphic design</li><li>Typescript, jQuery, JavaScript</li><li>React, ReactNative</li><li>Frontend Frameworks (Bootstrap, Google Material)</li><li>Rapid Prototyping Software (Adobe XD, Figma, others)</li><li>Express JS, NODE</li><li>CD/CI using GitLab or similar</li><li>Visual Studio Code</li><li>Microsoft Teams (Planner, Files, Chat)</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></div><ul><li>None</li></ul>

Junior Software Developer

<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>Who We Are<br></strong><br></div><div>Hallow is on a mission to help people pray. We’re the No. 1 prayer app in the world, with more than 700 million prayers prayed across 150+ countries. We're building a product that is authentically Christian and Catholic, while at the same time a resource for anyone looking to grow deeper in a relationship with God. We believe that people are hungry for peace, and that there is no surer way to find it than by learning to sit in silence with Christ: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Mt 11:28).</div><div><br></div><div>Our goal is to build something truly great. Something that combines the beauty of the Church's spirituality with world-class product and content execution. And we need a world-class team to make it happen.</div><div><br></div><div>We launched the app in December 2018 and have been blown away with the incredible growth &amp; traction. Hallow has been downloaded more than 25 million times with over 250,000 5-star reviews. We're blessed to be backed by some of the best mission-driven investors in the world and are excited to build out the team to help a lot more folks grow closer to God.</div><div><br></div><div>We are a startup. We move quickly. We are small but we take big swings. Each person is responsible for making an impact. It is hard—but deeply meaningful—work. We'd be honored &amp; humbled if you'd consider joining us.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>TLDR: </strong>We are looking for a driven product designer to help build and elevate Hallow’s product experiences.</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Design Product Features:</strong> You will be designing product features in Figma based on various product requirements.</li><li><strong>Collaborate with the Product Team:</strong> You will be working alongside a team of developers and product managers, generating, iterating, and building features.</li><li><strong>User and Design Research:</strong> You will participate in user research with our customer ops team as well and staying in touch with design trends and best practices.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><br><strong>What You'll Love<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Mission:</strong> This work is incredibly humbling. Every day we get amazing stories and get the pleasure of working on something that impacts lives. One of my favorite user quotes: “I hate quoting an old, overused cliché, but I’ve been very lost. And I think for the first time in a while I may be found.”</li><li><strong>Ownership:</strong> You will be shaping the product experience for our hundreds of thousands of users. The designs you create will be used daily by our dedicated community. You will be tasked with solving broad and specific designs questions, while also considering users and business objectives.</li><li><strong>Growth: </strong>From day 1, you’ll be a part of the startup journey. We’re growing quickly, and we’ll need your help to shape and elevate our product experiences.</li><li><strong>Flexibility: </strong>We operate as a remote-first team with members all over the globe and are open to candidates anywhere in the U.S. for this position. That being said, our HQ is in Chicago and if in-person work is something you are interested in, we’d love to have you there!</li><li><strong>Comp:</strong> We will pay competitive market rates in terms of equity, cash, commissions, &amp; benefits.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><br><strong>What We're Looking For<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Passion: </strong>First &amp; foremost, we’re looking for someone excited about our mission. It makes it a lot more fun :)</li><li><strong>Collaborative:</strong> Proactive, generative, and iterative with ideas and design solutions. Communicate effectively all facets of design solutions through prototypes and documentation</li><li><strong>Curious:</strong> Open-minded to possibilities, experiences, and perspectives beyond your own. Try and learn new things related directly and peripherally to your job.</li><li><strong>Strategic:</strong> Understand the context of Hallow’s business operations and its impact on product experiences. Design holistically within Hallow’s ecosystem while creating space for future enhancements.</li><li><strong>Creative:</strong> Design visually simple and intuitive experiences. Design experiences that meet both user and business objectives.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>We're a small team and we care deeply about each new hire, so sometimes it can take us a while to get through the hiring process for these roles. Apologies in advance for any delays. We'll do our best to keep you updated throughout the process, and we really appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through everything.</div><div><br></div><div>We are honored that you'd consider joining the team and look forward to connecting with you.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Alex at Hallow</div><div>CEO &amp; Co-Founder</div><div><br></div><div><br><strong>Compensation Range<br></strong><br></div><div>$100,000-$145,000 USD per year</div><div><br></div><div>The above range only includes cash compensation. Each full-time employee in the US also receives equity compensation, alongside a top-tier benefits package (e.g., unlimited PTO, insurance, remote-flexible work, fully paid parental leave, 401(k) match, and stipends for spiritual development, health &amp; wellness, home-office, and learning).</div><div><br></div><div>The above range for cash compensation refers to base salary. All full-time employees are also eligible to be considered for a discretionary bonus at the end of each fiscal year. These ranges are just initial estimates. They may vary depending on market or location and may be adjusted depending on the person we end up hiring for this role, their experience, and market dynamics.</div>

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