Manager / Team Lead, Application Development

• Lead a team of software developers in the development of full-stack solutions and mobile applications to service the needs of CCV Departments and Ministries
• Mentor and lead the team in the application of best practices and industry standard design patterns for the development of customer-facing websites and applications using HTML, JavaScript, .NET, SQL and Python
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis: Work closely with stakeholders, ministry partners, project managers, and creative designers to understand requirements and translate them into effective solutions that can be delivered in a timely manner
• Oversee Azure cloud systems architecture and design per industry-standard best practices
• Ensure optimal and efficient utilization of cloud resources at all times
• Ensure that all systems supported maintain “Secure by Design” principles and hold to best practices for authentication and authorization, and data protection
• Support core business system integrations with our Azure Fabric (data lake) including FMS, HRMS, CHMS and Procurement systems
• API Design & Integration: Develop robust APIs in C# to support client applications and enable seamless communication across platforms
• Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including Ministry Partners, Department Directors, and the Visual Arts Team to maintain healthy communications, manage expectations, and ensure alignment of technical outcomes with strategic direction from leadership
• Programming: Write high-quality source code, delivering complete, functional applications within established deadlines
• Inspire Excellence in the Team: Continuously assess existing applications to redesign, improve, and integrate new features, keeping CCV’s technology at the cutting edge
• Technical Documentation: Develop comprehensive technical documents that accurately represent application design and code for ongoing reference and team knowledge sharing
• DevOps Test Automation & Deployment: Utilize industry-standard tools to streamline development and test automation pipelines
• Develop and maintain KPI to track team deliverables and ensure quality of service continually improves
• Mentor and lead staff in software development best practices including the application of design patterns, and provide regular code-reviews with team members to drive continuous improvement
• Incident Response: Manage the on-call rotation schedule and participate with the team to promptly address incidents and escalations impacting our digital platforms and provide support to ministry and campus teams as needed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to simplify complex processes and deliver practical solutions
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of fostering effective relationships and communication across diverse teams
• Dedication to personal development, receptive to constructive feedback, and driven to achieve results
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations while balancing priorities and departmental needs, maintaining acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond kindly, promptly and effectively to changing demands and priorities
• Established history of designing and building successful applications across multiple platforms and operating systems
• 3+ years leading / managing a team of programmers performing full-stack development
• 3+ years’ experience developing / managing systems leveraging cloud technologies
• 5+ years practicing Agile Software Development
• 5+ years of hands-on application development on web and mobile products with back-end server integration
• Experience with DevOps build and test automation, including the ability to articulate how your pipelines work
• Demonstrated experience with automated testing including both functional and non-functional regression testing
• Strong knowledge of development tools, programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, Swift), APIs, and software development methodologies
• Hands-on experience with ASP.Net & ASP.Net Core, Xamarin, Azure Web Apps, Azure Virtual Machines / Infrastructure
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• equivalent certifications and relevant experience will also be considered
• A passion for reaching the lost
• Personal integrity in all areas of life
• Must be, or willing to become a participating member of CCV
• Consistently attends worship services with their family
• Is an active participant in a neighborhood group, and is a consistent tither

Experience developing for the Unity Game Engine is a plus