Overview
At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. The YouVersion Software Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software
Full job description
At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. The YouVersion Software Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for various YouVersion projects and products, focusing on backend API development, mobile development, or web application development. This role will support the development, review, and testing of various YouVersion projects while providing ongoing technical support for software. YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is simple: to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. We believe technology is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, and we're committed to using it to help people engage with the Bible like never before. At our core, we know that seeking God daily has the power to transform lives. That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith - wherever they are.
Contribute to building and maintaining software across the YouVersion platform.
Take tasks from idea to implementation with support from your team.
Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
Build and run tests to ensure features are reliable and user-friendly.
Debug issues and help keep systems running smoothly.
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver meaningful features.
Foundational experience in software development (e.g., Dart, Swift, JavaScript, Python).
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work through challenges.
Clear communication and ability to collaborate well on a team.
Initiative to take ownership of your work and follow through.
Desire to learn, grow, and improve across different platforms.
Alignment with Life.Church’s mission and a desire to build things that help people grow in their faith.
You don’t need experience in everything below. We’re looking for strength in one area and a willingness to learn.
Backend / API Development
Experience with Python or Golang
Basic understanding of APIs and scalable systems
Mobile Development
Flutter/Dart, iOS (Swift), or Android experience
Familiarity with mobile development and testing practices
Web Development
Experience with React, Node.js, or similar frameworks
Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript
Data (Optional)
Basic experience querying data (e.g., BigQuery)
Familiarity with core data concepts
High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, or a related field.
1-3 years of related work experience.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world systems
Motivation to build software that has meaningful impact
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