Director of Engineering

Life.Church · Edmond, OK · 2 wk ago

On-siteEngineeringInternship

About the role

Life.Church is seeking a Director of Engineering to manage the daily operations of the platform engineering team in collaboration with the Central Team Leader of Engineering. This role will lead the team through the engineering process, provide technical foresight for the team’s strategy, and ensure efforts align with the overall Digital Product strategy. The Director of Engineering is responsible for aligning objectives and sprints with organizational initiatives and leading ministry efforts to technical outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission.

Responsibilities

Provide support for direct reports through coaching and setting expectations.
Create development plans for the team and assist them in achieving desired goals.
Collaborate with the Central Team Leader for Engineering to develop and cast vision for the team.
Partner with the Central Team Leader for Engineering to manage the hiring of engineering staff.
Ensure the team adds value to the Digital Product suite and improves end-user experience through each sprint.
Partner with internal product teams to remove operational barriers and drive projects forward, particularly around centralized engineering resources like SRE.
Maintain the technical roadmap for the team to ensure efforts align with the overall Digital Product strategy.
Lead the development and implementation of operational standards for APIs to support efficient, secure, and scalable integration across Life.Church platforms.
Responsibly manage “technical debt” among various teams and platforms.
Manage costs in connection to performance gains to ensure stewardship.
Provide technical support on higher-level projects.

Requirements

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.
Maintain flexibility and initiate the creation of new processes and project strategies.
Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions while maintaining composure.
Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
Ability to take a great vision and turn it into reality through strategic execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).
3-5 years of related work experience.
Senior engineering skill set required.

Benefits

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% contribution (including employee, employer match, and discretionary contributions) in the first year, increasing with tenure.
$160 annually in development dollars for professional growth.
Casual dress and work environment.

Our Beliefs and Culture

At Life.Church, every staff member and intern is considered a minister and is expected to fully engage in the church's ministry. Ministry readiness and alignment with Life.Church’s beliefs are essential during the selection process. An essential function of this role is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.