<div><strong>Application deadline</strong>: November 08, 2024<br><br></div><div>HOPE’s web developer plays a pivotal role in promoting our mission by developing, creating, and maintaining our web presence. As a vital member of our marketing team, you will utilize your expertise in front-end and server-side languages to create and sustain engaging digital experiences that align with HOPE’s branding, marketing strategies, fundraising goals, and organizational objectives.</div><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Lancaster, PA preferred; remote U.S. considered (in ET/CT time zones), United States</li><li><strong>Level:</strong> Professional</li><li><strong>Salary range:</strong> $50,000 - $65,000</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time</li><li><strong>Department:</strong> Marketing</li><li><strong>Reports to:</strong> Digital Design Manager</li></ul><div><br><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of HOPE International. Champion HOPE International’s culture of P.A.S.S.I.O.N.</li><li>Full-stack development</li><li>Develop and implement code to create a seamless and visually captivating user experience across our web properties. (e.g. PHP, MySQL database, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, troubleshooting, debugging)</li><li>Develop, and maintain the organization’s websites, ensuring an exceptional user experience with a focus on usability and captivating visual design.</li><li>Optimize website performance &amp; reliability by maintaining the back-end architecture and database(s).</li><li>Customize and integrate data connections from various back-end services and databases with our front-end web platforms. (e.g. CMS add-ons/extensions/modules, APIs, donation/payment gateways, XML)</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project requestors, designers, and content creators, to deliver a cohesive and impactful user experience.</li><li>In partnership with other teammates, incorporate performance analytics to ensure digital interactions are monitored.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Personal confession of Christian faith and commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International.</li><li>Proficient knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL, and JavaScript, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and cross-browser-compatible code.</li><li>Experience using popular CSS pre-processors (e.g., Sass, LESS) and frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap) to streamline and enhance front-end development.</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).</li><li>Experience with design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Figma).</li><li>Knowledge of modern web design standards, best practices and UI/UX design principles.</li><li>Proven experience in integrating front-end code with server-side technology, enabling seamless communication between the user interface and back-end functionality.</li><li>Knowledge of CRM integrations (e.g. Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Blackthorn).</li><li>Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and self-starting attitude when confronted with complex challenges.</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment.</li><li>Willingness to travel domestically on occasional for team gatherings.</li><li>Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, ExpressionEngine, Drupal).</li><li>Strong development and design portfolio showcasing previous projects, with provided URLs to demonstrate technical proficiency and creative skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree (computer science, web development or related degree preferred).</li><li>2 or more years of hands-on experience in web development or related field (candidates with greater experience may be considered towards the high end of the salary range).</li></ul>

Web Developer

<div><strong>Scope:<br></strong>We are seeking a Christ-loving, process-minded developer to support the Senior Software Engineer in developing and maintaining various software to further the life-saving mission of Pre-Born!. You will have the opportunity to start from scratch on some projects and enhance existing technologies on others.</div><div><br>You should be comfortable working on both the back end and front end to bring projects to completion, and open to expanding your expertise through continued education and internal lunch-and-learns.</div><div><br>Utilize your skills and life to increase your service to Jesus Christ by working alongside us in saving babies and souls.<br><br></div><div><strong>Report To: </strong>Senior Software Engineer</div><div><strong>Location: </strong>Indianapolis, IN<br><br></div><div><strong>A Little About Us:<br></strong>Pre-Born! is a national grant-maker exclusively for pregnancy clinics across the U.S. (and a few beyond)! We empower clinics through providing training, consultation, and equipment to help rescue babies and bring mothers and their families to the saving knowledge of Christ.<br><br></div><div>We are a God-centered and God-directed non-profit that seeks to operate with excellence, efficiency, and innovation. We are a diverse family with people from all different backgrounds united through our love for Christ and our love for life.</div><div><strong><br>Character Qualities:</strong></div><ul><li>Creative</li><li>Philomath</li><li>Critical thinker</li><li>Problem solver</li><li>Team player</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Clear communicator</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.</li><li>Agreement with, and adherence to, Pre-Born!’s Statement of Faith and Code of Christian Conduct.</li><li>100% pro-life.</li><li>Willingness to intercede before God for the ministry of Pre-Born!.</li><li>Experience as a Full Stack Developer or related education</li><li>Knowledge of front-end languages (HTML, CSS and JavaScript)</li><li>Knowledge of Vue, React or similar</li><li>Knowledge of back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python, PHP, Node.js)</li><li>Knowledge of version control (e.g. Git, SVN)</li><li>Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills</li><li>Great attention to detail</li><li>Organizational skills</li><li>An analytical mind</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field</li></ul><div><strong><br>Duties:</strong></div><ul><li>Design client-side and server-side architecture</li><li>Build front-end application to be responsive, SPA as needed</li><li>Build REST routes for front end and server to sever</li><li>Build database for the needs of the requested project</li><li>Refactor existing code as needed to keep up to date and bug fixes</li><li>Work with Marketing team to content and visual changes</li><li>Analyze what solution is needed for a given request or issue. Innovate when possible</li><li>Create a brief or proposal for large projects</li><li>Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications</li><li>Write efficient APIs</li><li>Write tests and use a test-driven development approach</li><li>Test software and peer reviews</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software</li><li>Commit all code to Git and use branches</li><li>Create security and data protection settings</li><li>Write technical documentation</li></ul><div><strong><br>Tools We Use:</strong></div><div>We are not strongly opinionated about the languages and tools we use but want to build with tools that can be maintained and expanded on with future requests.</div><ul><li>Laravel 9+</li><li>PHP 8</li><li>MySQL/MariaDB/Azure SQL</li><li>Vue, mostly Vue 3</li><li>React</li><li>Numerous 3rd party REST APIs</li><li>CSS and SASS, Bootstrap</li><li>Git hosted repositories for all code</li><li>Asana for project management</li><li>WordPress for some content driven sites</li><li>Apache, Nginx</li><li>Power BI</li><li>SharePoint and 365</li><li>Synology</li></ul><div><strong><br>Benefits</strong>:</div><ul><li>Health Insurance</li><li>401K matching</li><li>Paid vacation</li></ul>

Ministry Full Stack Developer

<div>Since its release in 2014, Spark's initial project Rock RMS, has been leading the innovation curve of the Church Management space. Hundreds of ministries have been impacted by this open-source revolution. It’s amazing what God has done and we believe He's just getting started.<br><br></div><div>This position is a key hire that will allow Spark to take Rock to the next level by providing core code development, consulting services and custom development for churches using Rock. We’re looking for quick learners who are motivated by applying the latest technologies to impact this world for the better.<br><br></div><h3>You’ll be:</h3><ul><li>Creating innovative solutions to solve the needs of the fastest growing churches.</li><li>Collaborating with the Rock RMS core team to push the limits of what’s possible.</li><li>Contributing to technology that changes lives, seriously… what you do is that important.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>You’ll fit right in if you:</h3><ul><li>Love solving complex problems.</li><li>Are a self-learner who pushes yourself to constantly grow.</li><li>Have an attention to detail and have a high bar on excellence.</li><li>Are looking to change the world.</li><li>Are eager to take ownership of a project and show initiative.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>You’ll work well if you:</h3><ul><li>Have experience with ASP.Net Webforms using C#. (We know, Webforms is old school. But hang with us, we‘re working on a plan to move Rock to a new technology and we need your help.)</li><li>Have used Entity Framework and SQL Server.</li><li>Are familiar with front-end development using CSS, Less, jQuery and Bootstrap.</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>For Bonus Points:</h3><ul><li>Have experience with Vue.js.</li><li>Tend to paint everything bright orange.</li><li>Have an unusual interest in Rock lobsters.</li></ul><div><br>This position is located in Phoenix West Valley. In addition to your application we’d love to see supplemental content that shows some of your previous work (e.g. GitHub profile, Stack Overflow activity, portfolio, sample projects, etc.). We offer competitive salaries to qualified applicants.</div>

Senior ASP.Net/C# Developer

<div>We are looking for an experienced Senior .NET developer to oversee the development of functional .NET applications and websites. You will be acting in a managerial role, overseeing the functions of the junior .NET development staff. You will be directly involved with .NET application coding, system debugging, code reviewing, and the development of operational procedures.</div><div><br>To ensure success as a Senior .NET developer, you should have strong managerial skills, extensive experience with Microsoft Frameworks, and advanced problem-solving skills. A top-class Senior .NET Developer ensures the software development team produces scalable and functional applications that meet company specifications.</div><div><br><strong>Senior .NET developer Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Meeting with technology managers to determine application and website requirements.</li><li>Upgrading existing .NET websites and applications.</li><li>Analyzing system requirements and delegating development tasks.</li><li>Developing technical specifications.</li><li>Writing scalable code for .NET software applications.</li><li>Reviewing and debugging .NET applications.</li><li>Providing support for junior developers.</li><li>Deploying functional websites, programs, and applications.</li><li>Drafting software and application operating procedures.</li><li>Training junior staff.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Senior .NET developer Requirements:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology.</li><li>Previous experience as a .NET developer.</li><li>High-level managerial skills.</li><li>Knowledge of .NET languages including C#, Visual Basic.NET, C++/CLI, J#, and JScript.NET.</li><li>Proficient with front-end development languages including JavaScript, HTML5, CCS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap AJAX, Deployment as Azure App, HTTP I/O, and Deployment to multi-server farm.</li><li>Ability to project manage.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Must have experience with the following concepts:</strong></div><ol><li>10 Years’ experience writing C# professionally to include:<ol><li>Object Oriented Programming and Design</li><li>Dependency Injection</li><li>Extension Methods</li><li>Class Protection and Construction</li><li>Algorithm development</li><li>Thread “safeness”</li><li>Asynchronous threads and processes</li><li>Semaphores</li><li>Multi-machine synchronization</li><li>Data Structures</li><li>Reflection</li><li>Attributes</li><li>Interfaces</li><li>Automated testing<br>&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>.Net Core 3.1 Websites<ol><li>Site startup</li><li>Pipeline Construction</li><li>Services</li><li>Dependency Injection</li><li>Deployment to multi-server farm</li><li>Deployment as Azure App</li><li>MVC Controllers/Actions</li><li>RST Controllers/Actions</li><li>HTTP I/O</li><li>Caching</li><li>HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript/Bootstrap</li><li>Document Object Model</li><li>AJAX<br>&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>System Design<ol><li>Loosely vs Tightly coupled systems</li><li>Fault tolerant vs Highly Available</li><li>Interfaces to external systems via RST APIs<br>&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>Microsoft Azure<ol><li>Virtual Machine deployment</li><li>Database deployment</li><li>Apps</li><li>Azure SQL</li><li>Load Balancers</li><li>Website deployment to web farm using IIS<br>&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>Databases<ol><li>Database design</li><li>Foreign Keys</li><li>Referential Integrity</li><li>Solid working knowledge of TSQL and its internal functions</li><li>Stored Procedures</li><li>SQL Reporting Services</li><li>Highly Available Databases<br>&nbsp;</li></ol></li><li>Leader and/or Independent Worker<ol><li>Work with non-technical users, design professional solutions, and design/implement with/without other team members.</li><li>Set expectations and meet/exceed them.</li><li>Mentor/lead other team members as a project may require.</li><li>Communicate professionally</li></ol></li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Education Required:&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of related IT experience&nbsp;</li></ul>

Sr. .Net Developer

<div><strong>Purpose and Scope:</strong></div><div>The successful User Experience (UX) web manager works proactively in a fast-paced environment, with a creative team, to develop and deploy valuable web and email design. As a leader in web presence and email communications, the purpose of this role is to facilitate online engagement between The Gideons and targeted audiences through websites, emails, and social media channels. The UX web manager also ensures members and ministry partners are experiencing a consistent brand of The Gideons International across all digital channels. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design aesthetics and data-driven solutions, capable of merging these disciplines to deliver exceptional user experiences.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></div><div><strong>Responsive UX Web Design:</strong> Builds responsive web design using HTML and CSS. Develops intuitive user interfaces and experiences that communicate and perform. Refreshes layout of public website through updated designs, new features, routine maintenance and improvements, and content that meets needs of target audiences. Makes minor adjustments to public and ancillary sites, as needed. Manages SEO of public and ancillary sites.<br><strong>Conceptualization:</strong> Conceptualizes web design solutions that provide a friendly user experience with a primary focus on mobile first, then desktop. Creates wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.<br><strong>Branding and Application Development: </strong>Develops and maintains web and phone applications to ensure they meet user needs and organization brand standards.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Email Testing and Deployment:</strong> Coordinates all layout, testing, audience segmentation, and deployment of enterprise-level emails with accuracy.<br><strong>AI Integration: </strong>Researches, identifies, and proposes AI solutions to enhance user engagement, conversion rates, and overall user satisfaction.<br><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Ensures all design elements, templates, and finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings according to the parameters established by management. Maintains consistent brand assets across all digital channels (email, web, and social media).<br><strong>Industry Best Practices:</strong> Establishes best practices one-sheet for email deployment, social media campaigns, and digital marketing on public website.<br><strong>Data and Analytics:</strong> Provides email and website performance data as needed and includes recommendations based on data insights. Studies social media data reports and provides insights and learnings.<br><strong>Asset Management:</strong> Manages current digital assets across various websites, intranets, content management systems, and libraries.<br><strong>Other</strong>: Participate in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serve by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training &amp; Development</strong></div><div><strong>Non-Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Thorough understanding of the creative process</li><li>Proficiency in adhering to a production schedule</li><li>Advanced knowledge of web standards and best practices, including new and emerging standards such as HTML5, CSS3, and AI business practices</li><li>Knowledgeable and experienced with SEO optimization and Google Analytics</li><li>Experience with Delivra or comparable email platforms—Mail Chimp, HubSpot, Campaign Monitor, or similar</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with SurveyMonkey</li><li>Collaboration and negotiation skills</li><li>Experience with InDesign and Adobe XD, Bootstrap, or comparable web design software</li><li>Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other trafficking software</li><li>Experience with a Content Management System</li><li>Experience with the MAC platform</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>5 years’ experience in Web Design</li><li>Proven experience in email marketing, drip campaigns, and A/B testing, surveys</li><li>Proficient with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Cloud suite</li><li>Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Successful completion of a drug and background screen</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Working knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of Gideon policies, procedures, and organizational structure</li><li>Basic knowledge of application development</li><li>Ability to travel as necessary</li><li>This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.</li></ul>

UX Web Manager

<div><strong>Organization Profile</strong><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><br><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>Serves 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>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Candidate must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude.</li><li>Candidate must have a positive attitude about learning a broad range skills and technologies.</li><li>Candidate must be proactive and able to maintain productivity with minimal supervision.</li><li>Candidate 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>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></ul><div><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></div><ul><li>None.</li></ul>

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