[Hiring] Senior Software Development Engineer @Lifeway

Role Description

Lifeway is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to help build high-quality mobile and TV applications that support a new digital content consumption experience. This role is frontend-leaning and works heavily in React Native within a JavaScript/TypeScript environment, while also partnering closely with backend engineers on services written in Scala or Rust.

This is a remote position in the U.S. with occasional travel to Nashville for in-person team gatherings.

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work.
• Design and implement frontend application features using React Native.
• Build and maintain automated tests and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues across mobile and TV platforms.
• Partner with product to break ambiguous requirements into clear stories.
• Review and improve API contracts in collaboration with backend teams.
• Contribute small backend enhancements in Scala (ZIO) or Rust in support of frontend features.
• Evaluate existing software, including legacy components and third-party libraries, and recommend modernization or replacement options.
• Collaborate closely with teammates, product owners, designers, and solution architects to deliver quality experiences.
• Document technical decisions clearly so distributed teammates can act on them.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, required.
• Masters degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, preferred.
• 5+ years of software development and maintenance experience within an IT organization.
• Strong experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React or React Native.
• Experience with iOS and/or Android development, Git/GitHub, and async communication in distributed environments.
• Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church.

Requirements

• Experience with Scala and/or Rust preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more.
• Strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture focused on mission and values.
• Access to a productive and ergonomic workspace with provided equipment and resources.
• All-team meetings several times per year and travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members.