Tech Lead

Job Summary / Overview

The Tech Lead is a senior technical leader within the Ministry Technology organization, responsible for guiding the architecture, development, and delivery of mission-driven digital products. This role partners closely with product leaders, ministry stakeholders, and external engineering teams to design scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that support global Scripture engagement and distribution initiatives.

The Tech Lead combines hands-on technical expertise with architectural leadership, vendor oversight, and mentorship, contributing directly to the success of a portfolio of web and mobile applications that advance the organization’s mission and long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead system architecture design across multiple products and platforms.
• Define and communicate a shared technical vision aligned with long-term organizational strategy.
• Make key decisions on frameworks, services, and technical approaches to reduce complexity and promote reuse.
• Write and review code as needed, ranging from light contributions to development of high-impact components, integrations, and prototypes.

Product Collaboration

• Partner with product managers and ministry stakeholders to evaluate early-stage concepts and technical feasibility.
• Translate product ideas into clear technical plans, identifying risks, constraints, and delivery strategies.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and iteration.

Vendor Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Provide architectural and code review for deliverables produced by external development teams.
• Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, security best practices, and maintainability expectations.
• Onboard and guide vendors into established workflows and technology standards, maintaining clear delivery checkpoints.

Mentorship & Team Culture

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Promote best practices in software development, DevOps, testing, and documentation.
• Lead by example with engineering excellence, curiosity, and servant leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-stack software development experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a technical leadership role (Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Manager).
• Proven ability to architect, design, and deliver scalable web applications.
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React and Next.js.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless infrastructure (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3).
• Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and strong SQL skills.
• Experience designing and consuming REST or GraphQL APIs.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing external or outsourced development teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple products, teams, or product lines.
• Familiarity with offline-first, cross-platform, or mobile web application development.
• Understanding of internationalization, localization, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience with collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Notion.
• Exposure to additional languages or platforms (e.g., Python, Go, C#, Azure, Firebase).
• Prior experience in a nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven technology environment.

Additional Information

• Work Environment: Remote role within the United States, with optional office space available at a corporate headquarters location.
• Core Hours: Standard business hours with required overlap with Eastern Time.
• Travel: Occasional domestic travel (2–5 times per year).
• Mission Alignment: Candidates must demonstrate alignment with the organization’s faith-based mission, values, and commitment to spiritual growth and service.
• Spiritual Commitment: Active participation in a Christian church, commitment to Christian ethics and conduct, and integration of faith into daily work are essential.
• Employment Requirements: Background checks, reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and agreement to uphold organizational standards and statements of faith are required.
• Equal Opportunity: The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.



This position offers the opportunity to apply technical leadership in service of a higher purpose, shaping digital tools that support global ministry impact and spiritual transformation.