About this opportunity
Healy World lists this Senior Staff Software Engineer opportunity in edmond, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. The Senior Staff Software Engineer is primarily responsible for leading large-scale technical solutions across multiple engineering disciplines. This role extends influence across engineering discipline boundaries to shape technical strategy, creates alignment between different engineering disciplines, and influences senior leadership decisions. The Senior Staff Software Engineer drives technical excellence throughout the organization while serving as a key technical authority and mentor.
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.
What You\'ll Do
Lead large-scale technical initiatives that span multiple teams and engineering disciplines.
Shape technical strategy and create alignment across teams and platforms.
Serve as a trusted technical authority within your domain.
Design scalable, long-term architecture that supports organizational goals.
Influence technical decisions at both the engineering and leadership level.
Set standards for quality, resilience, and security across systems.
Mentor engineers across levels and disciplines, helping grow both technical skill and leadership capability.
Partner with engineering and product leadership to align technical direction with broader priorities.
What It Takes to Thrive
Deep technical expertise with a track record of leading complex, large-scale systems.
Ability to influence and align multiple teams without direct authority.
Strong system design skills with a focus on long-term scalability and sustainability.
Strategic thinking - able to balance immediate needs with long-term direction.
Clear, effective communication across engineers, partners, and leadership.
Proven ability to operate at both technical depth and organizational breadth.
Alignment with Life.Church's mission and a desire to build things that help people grow in their faith.
Technical Experience
You bring deep expertise in one area and the ability to influence across others:
Backend systems (distributed systems, APIs, cloud architecture).
Mobile platforms (Flutter/Dart, iOS, Android).
Web platforms (React, Node.js, scalable web architecture).
System design across complex, multi-platform environments.
What You Bring
High School Diploma or GED.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred.
9+ years of related work experience.
Previous experience as a Staff Engineer or equivalent level.
Track record of leading large, cross-team technical initiatives.
Ability to influence technical direction beyond a single team or domain.
Benefits We Offer
Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there - the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
Casual dress and work environment.
And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity
At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.
While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn\'t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.
All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.
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Worksite address
edmond, OK, 73034, US
Who can apply
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