<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>

<h3>Job Description</h3><div><strong>Get Involved!<br></strong><br></div><div>We are looking for a Product Technical Lead to join our Information Technology team, working in Coppell, TX! In this role, you will play a central part in shaping the technical architecture, vision, and implementation strategy for a new enterprise-scale Email Service Provider (ESP). You'll lead a small team of developers and collaborate with Product Owners, engineers and cross-functional team members to deliver a secure, scalable, and reliable platform for high-volume email delivery.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A day in the life of a Product Technical Lead:&nbsp;</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>Product Technical Lead,</strong> you will have the opportunity to:</div><ul><li>Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and serve as a consistent witness to your faith.</li><li>Design, build, and maintain the ESP platforms technical architecture, ensuring scalability, security and deliverability.</li><li>Guide strategies for sender reputation management, bounce handling, unsubscribe/complaint processing, and deliverability monitoring.</li><li>Partner closely with the Product Owner to translate user needs into technical plans and engage in trade-off discussions to deliver maximum value.</li><li>Drive adoption of engineering best practices: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding and performance monitoring.</li><li>Invest in the growth and development of your team by mentoring, guiding developers and senior developers, fostering a supportive, collaborative culture where people thrive and perform at their best.</li><li>Contribute hands-on to the code: build complex and foundational components, prototype solutions and help remove technical roadblocks. Implement patterns in the codebase that improve product quality and developer efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with other Product Technical Leads and the Assistant Director of Product Development to establish shared technical standards, tools, and engineering practices.</li><li>Oversee the integrity and quality of deliverables: ensure code aligns with architecture, performance expectations, manage technical debt and uphold reliable deployment and support processes.<br>Lead retrospectives; monitor engineering metrics; use data to drive continuous process and operational improvements.</li><li>All other duties as assigned</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong>:&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in software engineering, with proven leadership/mentorship responsibilities and experience building large software products.</li><li>Extensive knowledge of modern software architecture principles: microservices, API design, cloud infrastructure, and scalable systems. Strong full-stack development experience including front-end, back-end, database technologies.</li><li>Desired experience building or supporting an Email Service Provider (ESP) or enterprise-grade email delivery system.</li><li>Desired deep understanding of SMTP, MTAs, DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, CAN-SPAM, GDPR, blocklist management, bounce handling, and feedback loops.</li><li>Desired deep understanding of email deliverability and reputation management.</li><li>Desired hands-on experience with event-driven or streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) for large-scale processing.</li><li>Proficiency in backend development with experience in high-throughput, fault-tolerant systems.</li><li>Working knowledge of DevOps/tooling: containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure as code, and deployment automation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with experience guiding and developing engineering teams, while also contributing technically to core components.</li><li>Comfortable working in agile, product-centered environments; able to pivot as business priorities or requirements evolve.</li><li>12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required)</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Location: </strong>Coppell, TX</div><div><strong>Type:</strong> Full-Time</div><div><strong>Language Requirement:</strong> Fluency in English (required)</div><div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div><ul><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>

Product Technical Lead (Email Service Platform)

<div>Are you passionate about designing innovative software solutions? Do you thrive on building scalable and distributed applications that enhance user experiences? Samaritan’s Purse Canada (SPC) is on the lookout for a dynamic Full Stack Developer to join our IT team!<br><br></div><div>Samaritan’s Purse is a Christian international relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet the 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.<br><br></div><div>As a Full Stack Developer, your primary responsibility is to provide prompt support and create customized software solutions for SPC’s client departments. Within the IT team, your role involves enhancing both web applications and multi-platform software and includes building scalable solutions across the tech stack to improve user experiences. You’ll be engaged in all stages of software development, ensuring thorough involvement and effective outcomes. As a valued member of our IT team, your contributions will help the organization fulfill its mission and objectives, including participation in the daily prayer ministry.<br><br></div><div>The successful candidate will fulfill a full-time 16-month contract position in the Calgary head office. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance, medical/dental and short-term/long-term disability, RRSP contributions after one year of employment, and 15 vacation days per year to start.<br><br></div><div><strong>Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:</strong></div><ul><li>Develops, maintains, and provides support in various areas, including Web-based applications, SQL scripts for database queries and reporting, Windows applications in C#, Websites and web applications using C#, ASP.Net, .Net Core, MVC, JavaScript, Web APIs and associated technologies</li><li>Ensures software applications’ performance, uptime, and scalability by designing and developing robust solutions that integrate front-end with back-end technologies</li><li>Upholds high standards for code quality and application design by adhering to best practices in software development, including testing and debugging</li><li>Provides technical guidance and expertise in building end-to-end solutions, utilizing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality applications</li><li>Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop new features and infrastructure that meet both business and project requirements</li><li>Participates in all aspects of software development, including design, implementation, deployment, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting, to ensure high-quality deliverables</li><li>Offers technical support and expertise to client departments, responding promptly to requests for software systems and related information.</li><li>Conducts code reviews, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure applications meet defined requirements in a timely manner</li><li>Develop and maintain documentation on tools, techniques, and procedures necessary to support the development function</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Qualified applicants must be committed to Christian values and precepts and be in agreement with the Samaritan’s Purse <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/our-statement-of-faith/">Statement of Faith</a></li><li>Post-secondary education in Computer Information Technology or a related discipline</li><li>Possesses 3-5 years of experience in .Net Core and ASP.Net development, SQL Server or MySQL, Docker, Git, and front-end technologies including JavaScript, JSON, responsive frameworks, HTML5, and CSS preprocessors</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision while also being a team player</li><li>General understanding of Accounting Principles and Inventory Systems</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visual Studio, and VS Code</li><li>Proficiency in back-end languages such as C#, PHP, and Python</li><li>Familiarity with continuous integration and development methodologies like Jenkins or GitHub Actions</li><li>Experience in developing unit tests and implementing them on testing platforms</li><li>CI/CD experience considered an asset</li><li>Kubernetes experience considered an asset</li><li>Vue.JS experience considered an asset</li></ul><div><br><strong>Note:</strong> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada.<br><br></div><div><strong>Contact Information:<br></strong><br></div><div>To respond to this opportunity, please forward your resume together with a cover letter detailing your passion for Christian ministry employment to:<br><br></div><div><strong>Attention:&nbsp; Human Resources<br></strong><a href="mailto:employment@samaritan.ca"><strong>employment@samaritan.ca<br></strong></a><br></div><div><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Open until a suitable candidate is selected&nbsp;<br><br></div>

Full Stack Developer

<div><strong>Get Involved!<br></strong><br></div><div>Samaritans Purse is seeking a <strong>Finance Software Delivery Manager</strong> to join our <strong>Information Technology</strong> department, working <strong>remotely</strong>. In this role, you will partner closely with business stakeholders in Finance and other functional areas to manage, prioritize, and deliver technology solutions that support their goals and objectives. You will provide high-level strategic and project oversight for finance systems and applications, ensuring maximum uptime, strong performance, and a high standard of customer service. By aligning technology delivery with business needs, you will help teams work more effectively and support mission-critical operations. Come and use your gifts daily to help advance the Gospel!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A day in the life of a Finance Software Delivery Manager:&nbsp;</strong></div><div>At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! 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>In the role of <strong>Finance Software Delivery Manager,</strong> you will have the opportunity to:&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.</li><li>Provide high-level day-to-day support and maintenance for Oracle PeopleSoft Financials, Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Billing, Resource Management, and other applications to ensure maximum uptime, high performance, and excellent customer service.</li><li>Offer innovative technologies, solution ideas, and potential business process improvements to drive efficiencies and meet business needs.</li><li>Provide technical directions to Financial Systems developers on existing and new interfaces.</li><li>Utilize experience with Finance enterprise applications to lead upgrades, enhancements, and operational support procedures.</li><li>Manage a team of Financial Business Systems Analysts responsible for the improvement and support of Samaritans Purse enterprise applications.</li><li>Liaise between the Information Technology department and the user community.</li><li>Meet regularly with users to track open issues and facilitate the effective use of software applications.</li><li>Lead Finance Systems project management in the selection, rollout, and improvement of Enterprise Level Finance Systems.</li><li>Coordinate the testing of Finance based technology-related projects.</li><li>Liaise between developers, network managers, Help Desk, and software support on IT department operations.</li><li>All other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong>:&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree with a major in Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field, and/or at least ten (10+) years of related experience.<ul><li>A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.</li></ul></li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), along with a strong understanding of current finance systems and supporting technologies.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of business systems analysis and the software development lifecycle, including effective user interface design, system configuration, user training, and troubleshooting across enterprise finance applications.</li><li>12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Location:</strong> Remote</div><div><strong>Type:</strong> Full-Time</div><div><strong>Language Requirement:</strong> Fluency in English (required)</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Benefits:</strong></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>

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