<div>At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (<a href="http://www.elevationchurch.org/">www.elevationchurch.org</a>) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.<br><br></div><div><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></div><ul><li>Write, test, and maintain clean, scalable code for backend systems</li><li>Review pull requests and provide constructive feedback</li><li>Collaborate on designing and evolving backend system architecture</li><li>Work closely with team members to integrate backend solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and during development</li><li>Optimize system performance</li><li>Enforce coding standards and best practices within the team</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>MUST-HAVES</strong></div><ul><li>Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)</li><li>3+ years of proven backend development experience</li><li>Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (Python, Java, Node.js, Go, C#, Rust)</li><li>Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design</li><li>Experience designing and implementing APIs using non-relational databases</li><li>Real-world experience working on and scaling APIs that have wide reach</li><li>Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies</li><li>Experience with test-driven development</li></ul><div><br><strong>NICE-TO-HAVES</strong></div><ul><li>Rust programming experience</li><li>Experience with microservices architectures</li><li>Familiarity with Kafka</li><li>Experience with GraphQL</li><li>Knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)</li><li>Terraform</li></ul><div><br><strong>DAY-TO-DAY</strong></div><ul><li>We’re a <strong>Sunday-Thursday work environment</strong>.&nbsp; Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.</li><li>There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced.&nbsp; We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - <strong>adaptability is a key</strong> competence for us.</li><li>Yes, we work hard.&nbsp; But we’re good at playing hard, too.&nbsp; We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to <strong>have some fun</strong>!</li><li>You can’t help but grow on our staff.&nbsp; You’ll be around some incredible people.&nbsp; <strong>Professional development opportunities will be all around you</strong>, both in structured and unstructured ways.</li><li>We expect you to <strong>be disciplined in your spiritual practices</strong> - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon. &nbsp;</li><li><strong>Bring your full self</strong> to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.</li></ul><div><strong><br>BENEFITS:</strong></div><ul><li>Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff</li><li>403b with 4% match</li><li>Dental &amp; Vision benefits</li><li>Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest</li><li>Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually</li><li>Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)</li></ul>

Backend Developer

<div><strong>Overview</strong></div><div>Design, develop, modify, and integrate Saas solutions with other systems and Saas solutions within Lifeway. The Software Integration Developer will utilize a variety of technical approaches to accomplish seamless data flowing between systems, including RESTful APIs, consuming and publishing events, and using modern cloud architectures.&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Lead, collaborate, and coordinate with developers, managers, and analysts from other teams to design and implement integrations to support the flow of data between systems such as CRM, ERP, HR, WMS, eCommerce, and custom applications.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze and improve existing system integration as well as migration techniques.&nbsp;</li><li>Detect, debug, and resolve issues with existing integrations.&nbsp;</li><li>Architect, design, and implement integrations with an enterprise focus, utilizing the right approach for the right use case, including a mix of event-driven design, RESTful services, and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Mentor and train other developers.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Minimum Education&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree or reputable coding bootcamp in computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Minimum Required Experience (Type and Years)&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>7+ years experience as a developer</li><li>3+ years experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure or similar)</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>KSAs (knowledge/skills/abilities)</strong></div><ul><li>Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.</li><li>Proficient with RESTful services, microservices, and cloud architecture required.</li><li>Proficient with event-driven, domain driven design, and serverless principles in the cloud.</li><li>Advanced in debugging, troubleshooting, developing, and testing code.</li><li>Proficient in querying databases, data warehouses, and basic understanding of database design.</li><li>Proficient in build pipelines, code quality, automated unit testing, source control, and branching strategies for coding and deployments.</li><li>Proficient with Agile.</li><li>Logical and problem-solving skills are required.</li><li>Inquisitive self-starter and team player.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to mentor and train more junior developers.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education &nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>AWS Lambdas, API Gateway</li><li>C#</li><li>WebAPI, RESTful APIs, Microservices</li><li>Entity Framework</li><li>.NET 8+</li><li>Kafka events or similar</li><li>SQS</li><li>No SQL Databases</li><li>Typescript</li><li>GitHub</li><li>Agile (Scrum)</li><li>Experience integrating with Salesforce, Oracle Fusion, People Soft, and other Saas solutions is a plus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.</div>

Senior Software Integration Engineer

<div><strong>Impactful, Permanently Remote Work at Anedot.<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Company:</strong> Anedot, Inc.</div><div><strong>Organization: </strong>Engineering</div><div><strong>Team:</strong> DevOps and Site Reliability</div><div><strong>Reports to:</strong> VP, Engineering</div><div><strong>Experience Level: </strong>Principal</div><div><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, exempt; at-will</div><div><strong>Location:</strong> Permanently remote</div><div><strong>Base Comp Range:</strong> $180,000 - $220,000 annual</div><div><strong>Perks/Benefits:</strong> $10,000 - $15,000 plus 4% 401(k) match</div><div><strong>Base PTO: </strong>30 days per year (15 days, plus 10 holidays, plus 5 floating holidays)</div><div><strong><br>About the Company</strong></div><div>We started Anedot in 2010 and now are launching a major payment processing and finance product aimed at empowering organizations through innovation, scalability, and world-class user experiences. You will have a significant impact on a highly visible and transformative platform. We are a low-meeting and little bureaucracy organization - we don’t have time for that.<br><br></div><div><strong>About the Role</strong></div><div>The Engineering Operations Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring our DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams, ensuring operational excellence, and driving best practices in automation, system reliability, and compliance. This role plays a critical part in enabling seamless collaboration between engineering teams and operational processes while supporting compliance initiatives, such as SOC 2, and maintaining a high standard of reliability and scalability across systems.<br><br></div><div>As a hands-on leader, you’ll work closely with engineering managers, architects, and executives to define and implement operational strategies, tools, and workflows that support our mission of delivering exceptional experiences to our customers.<br><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ol><li>Lead and mentor DevOps engineers and Site Reliability Engineer(s), fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>Develop and execute strategies to improve system reliability, scalability, and performance across all platforms.</li><li>Oversee the implementation and optimization of CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and infrastructure as code (IaC).</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to manage compliance efforts, including SOC 2 / PCI-DSS readiness, audits, and ongoing maintenance.</li><li>Define and measure key operational metrics such as uptime, deployment frequency, and response times to ensure success.</li><li>Drive the adoption of best practices in monitoring, alerting, and incident response to enhance system health.</li><li>Identify and implement tools and technologies that improve developer productivity and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Partner with Frontend and Backend Engineering Managers to align operational objectives with broader engineering goals.</li><li>Ensure clear documentation and processes are in place to support operational consistency and compliance requirements.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for operational challenges, providing technical leadership and proactive problem-solving.</li></ol><div><strong><br>Qualifications (Requirements not Recommendations)</strong></div><ol><li>Proven experience leading DevOps, SRE, and infrastructure engineering teams in a dynamic environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD processes, and system architecture.</li><li>Hands-on expertise with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Kafka, and similar DevOps technologies.</li><li>Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Graylog, Prometheus, or Grafana.</li><li>Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g.PCI-DSS,, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and experience supporting audit processes.</li><li>Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor, and grow high-performing teams.</li><li>Outstanding communication skills, capable of presenting complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences alike.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.</li><li>Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams, ensuring alignment of engineering and operational objectives.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; advanced degrees are a plus.</li></ol><div><strong><br>What Success Looks Like<br></strong><br></div><div>In this role, success is measured by:</div><ul><li>Improved system reliability, uptime, and performance metrics.</li><li>Successful implementation of compliance initiatives, including SOC 2 certification and maintenance.</li><li>Increased efficiency in CI/CD workflows and automation adoption.</li><li>High levels of engagement, satisfaction, and professional growth within the DevOps and SRE teams.</li><li>Strong collaboration and alignment with engineering and product teams.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Hiring Process</strong></div><ol><li>Fill out a job Application (whether direct or via recruiter)</li><li>Technical Interview</li><li>One hour video interview with our Founder and CEO. Before this meeting we’ll send an optional Clifton StrengthsFinder access code.</li></ol>

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