<div><strong>About the ELCA&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states, Caribbean, and U.S. Virgin Islands. With a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation, the ELCA strives to be a welcoming, thriving, and connected church that introduces people to Jesus so they can discover community, justice, and love.</div><div><br></div><div>The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service &amp; Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation.&nbsp; We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the position </strong>&nbsp;</div><div>Information Technology (IT) provides technology services, support, and solutions to drive the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and ensure that the data sources of the enterprise systems inform and support the strategic direction and intent of the churchwide organization.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>People</em></strong><em> delivering and advancing purposeful technology solutions in a secure, friendly, consistent, impactful, collaborative and cost-effective manner to accompany </em><strong><em>people</em></strong><em> in creating value and accomplishing the goal, purpose and vision of the ELCA.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This position is responsible for collaborating with a team to assist in the design, building and testing of front-end sites, pages, applications, elements, and layout. Working with the Product Manager and Scrum Master, this position will help develop project time estimates and address technical details for requirements documentation. Based on these specifications, build, configure and test, revise existing programs and perform level 3 support for these sites, pages, applications, elements, and layouts. This position will also document code, configuration files, data, and turn over documentation. This development and maintenance will be in support of ELCA’s presence on the Internet, multi-media channels, social media, internal communication, and collaboration, including the ELCA Intranet. Develop and deploy ELCA data-driven web applications in coordination with application developers and the Web Team Lead.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><em>This is a full-time, regular, exempt, remote position.&nbsp;</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Candidates for this remote position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div>1. Application development, maintenance, including CRM, Events, Extranet, Search, and other applications, as necessary. Reviews and creates design specifications, source code that adheres to ELCA standard methodology and application development life cycle, as directed by the Web Team Lead.</div><div><br></div><div>2. Ensures that programs are prepared according to specifications and according to schedules.&nbsp;</div><div>a. Prepares technical documentation for assigned systems.&nbsp;</div><div>b. Composes documentation for users in addition to user community’s own documentation.&nbsp;</div><div>c. Participates in defining system scope and objectives.&nbsp;</div><div>d. Performs analysis throughout all phases of projects.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>3. Creates data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, process specifications, IPO (Input, Processing, Output) Charts, Data Elements, Data Flows, and Structure Charts as needed and approved by the Web Team Lead.</div><div><br></div><div>4. Application support, including incidents, service requests, or other support.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>5. Works with the IT management to ensure the effective implementation of applications and programs are thoroughly tested before released into production.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>6. Designs, develops, and implements complex database systems, tools, and applications using database management and data analysis tools.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>7. Troubleshoots/debugs applications as needed.&nbsp;</div><div><br>8. Learns new technologies as they are adopted by the organization.&nbsp;</div><div><br>9. Other duties as required.<br><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>1. 5+ years of experience in applications development and programming; bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Azure Application Developer certification (preferred); Azure Fundamentals (preferred).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>2. SharePoint and/or SharePoint online experience.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>3. 2+ years production experience with the following:&nbsp;</div><div>a. .NET framework version 4.5&nbsp;</div><div>b. Visual Studio version 2019&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>4. 2+ years’ experience with Azure DevOps or other DevOps frameworks.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>5. Proven experience with Agile methodologies.</div><div><br></div><div>6. Microsoft Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>7. Knowledge of CRM systems.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>8. Strong knowledge of some of these programming languages and a willingness to learn others: ASP.Net, ADO.NET, HTML5, DHTML, XML, JSON, CSS3, C#, JavaScript, and JQuery. Experience with cross-browser development and mobile application development and developing relational databases.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>9. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Stack: T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>10. Experience with Python 3 and above is a plus.</div><div><br></div><div>11.&nbsp; Experience with MS OpenAI, Co-pilot or other AI/ML technologies is a plus.</div><div><br></div><div>12.&nbsp; Ability to estimate and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.</div><div><br></div><div>13.&nbsp; Strong communication skills, organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi- task; strong mathematical and logical skills with extreme accuracy to detail.</div><div><br></div><div>14.&nbsp; Experience with an established data modeling toolset, ETL technologies, and reports.</div><div><br></div><div>15.&nbsp; Strong interpersonal skills, team player with ability to work independently and efficiently; troubleshooting/debugging applications as needed. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>16.&nbsp; Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>17.&nbsp; Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Physical&nbsp;</strong></div><div>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Travel&nbsp;</strong></div><div>Minimal travel. Position requires minimal travel to software vendor conferences, training, and related ELCA organizations may be required including flying, driving. Valid driver’s license required.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Salary&nbsp;</strong></div><div>Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum: $61,214.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 16 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.</div>

Web Developer II

<div><strong>Opportunity Description</strong></div><div>Are you passionate about creating amazing software? Do you enjoy being part of a fast-paced, challenging, fun environment?<br><br>If so, we're currently looking for an experienced software developer to join our team. In this role, you'll help develop innovative and intuitive software used by thousands of Catholic parishes, dioceses, schools, and ministries.</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></div><div><strong>Key responsibilities for this role:</strong></div><ul><li>Build software for existing and new eCatholic products</li><li>Collaborate with team members on problem-solving</li><li>Participate in weekly developer and company meetings</li><li>Conduct ongoing analysis to anticipate and prevent potential IT threats or malicious attacks</li><li>Help to design technical architectures</li><li>Constantly improve your skills in writing code that is more correct, bug-free, and performant.</li><li>Be a part of a team that dreams big to design solutions to help the Catholic Church solve real problems as we move into the future</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong>Below is the list of qualifications we are looking for in the <em>ideal</em> candidate.</div><div><strong>Got to have these:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelors or Masters in computer science, computer engineering, or comparable work experience</li><li>Experience developing web-based applications with Spring MVC</li><li>Experience developing scalable REST APIs</li><li>Experience developing microservices</li><li>Experience with multi-tier backend application development</li><li>An aptitude for learning new programming languages, skills, and technologies</li><li>Thrive working in remote agile development environment</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Proven organizational and time management skills</li></ul><div><strong><br>Big plus if you also have these:</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years experience in development of SaaS products or enterprise applications</li><li>Extensive experience in server architecture and management, particularly docker, kubernetes and AWS</li><li>Familiarity with operations within the Catholic Church</li></ul><div><strong><br>Technologies We Use:</strong></div><ul><li>Java and JSP</li><li>Web technologies, including jQuery and Less</li><li>MySQL/MariaDB</li><li>CentOS</li><li>Nginx</li><li>Git</li><li>Amazon Web Services</li><li>Docker</li><li>Kubernetes</li><li>Jira</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Who Should NOT Apply:</strong></div><div>If you are looking for a "J-O-B" to punch a clock and collect a check, this opportunity is not for you. If you're not a team player and if you don't like to "bring it" everyday, you won't fit in here.</div><div><br><strong>Benefits and Location</strong></div><div>This role is a full-time position with salary (commensurate to the responsibilities of the role and qualifications of the candidate) and includes retirement benefits. Candidate will work remotely.<br><br></div><div>eCatholic is a fully-remote company with team members spread out around the country. We are a multi-time member of the Texas A&amp;M Aggie 100, recognizing the 100 fastest-growing, Aggie-owned companies in the world.</div>

Senior Java Developer

<div>What if you could use your engineering and programming skills to make an eternal impact?<br><br>At Wycliffe Bible Translators we believe no one should still be waiting for access to God’s Word. Scripture is foundational for strengthening the local church and helping communities address issues of injustice and trauma, but today about 1.5 billion people still don’t have the full Bible in their first language. As a supported* web developer and designer your contributions will improve websites. Are you ready to join God where He’s at work?<br><br><strong>You’ll make an impact when you…</strong></div><ul><li>Work closely with artistic, engineering, marketing and communications teams.</li><li>Provide design elements, write and edit copy, and prepare materials from artists and vendors.</li><li>Ensure that all elements, templates and solutions work across a variety of browsers.</li><li>Improve the quality of websites and other electronic content.</li><li>Provide design maintenance on websites, publications and applications.</li><li>Contribute ideas and feedback on editorial content.</li><li>Use HTML and art production software, manage a database of links and utilize information.</li><li>Facilitate incorporation and support of editorial content.</li><li>Manage long-term, theme-oriented editorial projects.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>This job might be for you if…</strong></div><ul><li>You demonstrate the desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation (Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification).</li><li>You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>You’ll thrive here if…</strong></div><ul><li>You are anchored in God’s Word and committed to your faith.</li><li>You strive for unity and collaboration.</li><li>You take initiative and pursue excellence with humility and confidence.</li><li>You face change with courage and curiosity as God opens doors.<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Let’s translate hope together. Discover your next step:</strong> wycliffe.org/serve.<br><br><strong>Job Location: </strong>Can be performed remotely<br><br></div><ul><li>ABOUT SUPPORTED POSITIONS<br><br></li></ul><div>Wycliffe Bible Translators is a faith-based organization, and as supported staff (missionary) you will receive a non-traditional salary (including benefits and ministry expenses) through the faithful giving of your personal partnership team. We provide extensive training and resources as you build your financial and prayer partnership team.<br><br>Non-traditional salaries are needs-based determined by factors of housing and personal expenses based on geographic location, including dependents and their ages, retirement savings, ministry expenses and taxes. Although salaries vary significantly and it’s not possible to provide an exact number for this position, a typical non-traditional salary for a missionary household is $42,600 to $80,982 annually. These salaries do not include your partnership-raised funds for health insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, or Wycliffe assessment.</div>

Web Developer and Designer

<div>The expected salary range for this position is $99,800.00 - $124,750.00. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.</div><div><br>This senior developer is a technical leader in supporting the lifecycle of critical corporate-wide and customer-specific technology based products. The specialist further works with primarily third-party systems, designing and developing necessary custom entities, ensuring components meet business requirements and are ready for production environments. At this career level, the incumbent generally applies independent expertise to provide design, development, and services for global, enterprise, and heavily integrated applications. Further, she or he often coaches and oversees the work of other specialists and related staff.</div><div><br><strong>What will you do?</strong></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.</li><li>Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.</li><li>Provides senior-level application software design and development services and technical leadership for existing architecture or new deployments. Gathers requirements and develops specifications to design and integrate into applications.</li><li>Leads the development of complex program logic for a robust Salesforce application.</li><li>Codes, tests, writes test plans, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Develops complex functionality enhancements through APEX and Visualforce code customization as well as building strong declarative features.</li><li>Ensures that improvements are successfully implemented and impacts across the value stream and application are considered.</li><li>Works on integrations with multiple cloud or purchased applications.</li><li>Coaches and provides expertise, and may oversee the work of other professionals and support staff in the applications development discipline.</li></ul><div><br><strong>What do you bring?</strong></div><ul><li>5+ years of Salesforce experience with the following technologies:</li><li>APEX classes / APEX triggers</li><li>Controller classes</li><li>Visualforce pages</li><li>Declarative development</li><li>Understands MVC patterns</li><li>SOQL / SOSL</li></ul><div><br><strong>Why work here?</strong></div><ul><li>The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.</li><li>Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.</li><li>Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.</li></ul>

Sr. Salesforce Developer

<div>Outreach, Inc has a mission to equip the Church to reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Over our 25 year history, we’ve equipped tens of thousands of churches to reach millions of people. Large and small organizations alike have partnered with us to change the world for the Church. But as the medium for reaching people changes, and the world becomes more digital, we need more people with technical skills and experience to join us in our mission.<br><br></div><div>Becoming a member of the Outreach software development team means that you’ll help shape the future of how we equip the Church. We’re a small team of software developers, responsible for a broad portfolio of web applications and services. Every day we’re presented with new ideas and new opportunities which our team approaches using an Agile mindset. So if you’re a senior .NET web developer that can help us grow in our capabilities and appreciates working on a wide range of projects, we’d love to hear from you.<br><br></div><div><strong>What we expect</strong></div><div>As a senior full stack .NET web developer, you’ve got at least 5 years of experience working on the web using Microsoft technologies. Specifically, we’re looking for well-rounded and intellectually curious candidates that:</div><ul><li>Have a strong ability to communicate with our stakeholders and our internal team to gather requirements and refine new or existing solutions.</li><li>Have employed modern design and architecture patterns, like domain driven design, dependency injection, pub/sub, MVC, and microservices to deliver highly performant, scalable, and resilient web-based products and services.</li><li>Have mastered object-oriented programming and can apply OO principles to the design of data structures and systems.</li><li>Have some level of familiarity with ‘legacy’ systems and web frameworks, including Classic ASP, jQuery, Bootstrap 3, etc</li><li>Are constantly exploring new technologies and frameworks, always on the lookout for ways to improve their capabilities as professional software developers</li></ul><div><strong><br>How we build software</strong></div><div>Our product design and software development processes are grounded in Agile principles, informed by a variety of modern methodologies, and adapted to the preferences of our product owners:</div><ul><li>We put our customers at the center of every decision - life is way too short to build something nobody wants.</li><li>We design and build to learn, then we build to scale - experimentation and learning are central to our approach.</li><li>We focus on frequent value delivery through collaboration with our product owners - MVPs and tight build-measure-learn loops maximize the value of our efforts</li><li>We're constantly learning and growing as individuals and as a team - a growth mindset and strong drive for learning and continuous improvement is a must</li></ul><div><br>Our tech stack and tooling is pretty awesome, but we’re always looking for ways to improve:</div><ul><li>We use SQL Server and Entity Framework for persistent storage</li><li>On the back end, we’re using .NET</li><li>On the front end, we use React or Razor Pages, as is appropriate for a given situation</li><li>Your choice of IDE - our favorites include Visual Studio Code, Rider and Visual Studio</li><li>Your choice of PC or Mac laptop or desktop w/ triple monitor setup</li></ul><div><br>We've been running in virtualized environments since the early 2000's and leveraging AWS since 2008. More recently we’ve also done some work in Azure.<br><br></div><div><strong>Beyond technology, why Outreach?</strong></div><ul><li>Great teammates and fully remote work environment - with tons of laughter in the virtual room</li><li>Fantastic company culture - voted a Best Christian Workplace for 5 consecutive years</li><li>Very competitive compensation and benefits - 401k matching, subsidized HSA, dental, vision, and life</li><li>Flexible work hours</li></ul><div><strong><br>To Apply</strong></div><div>In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in joining our team and how, specifically, you’d like to grow in your career over the next 3-5 years.</div><div><br>Sorry, there is no visa sponsorship available for this position.</div>

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