FamilySearch Content Access Architect/Software Dev Engineer 5 (Lehi, UT)

About the role

The Enterprise Data Architect (Software Dev Engineer 5) is a principal-level technical role requiring extensive knowledge of industry practices and organizational policies. This individual sets the technical direction for records data modeling and infrastructure and drives execution through implementation, bringing deep, hands-on expertise managing petabyte-scale genealogical data including images, trees, full-text, and indexed records. The role exercises sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for designing, defining, developing, testing, purchasing, implementing, and analyzing technical products and systems of diverse scope. Success in this position requires the ability to sequence and de-risk large-scale legacy-to-modern platform migrations while integrating AI/ML capabilities across both legacy and modern environments. As a technical leader and individual contributor, the architect influences multiple engineering teams and leaders in areas such as software development, project planning, DevSecOps initiatives, work breakdown and estimation, and engineering peer reviews. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership in architecture, design, implementation, software quality, and ongoing engineering support for the organization's technology applications. Working with divine guidance, this individual helps provide and support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. We encourage all applicants who possess the posted skills and abilities to apply.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Work with the technical lead in the establishment of architectures, standards, and best practices
• Act as a technical lead and, if assigned, mentor other developers
• As a member of a software engineering team, participate in team meetings, team planning sessions, setting team goals, and all other team activities
• Build and maintain relationships with other development teams to promote collaboration
• Estimate the time to develop and deliver features as defined by product management
• Participate in peer reviews of project software design and coding
• Develop source code and unit tests according to technical designs
• Contribute to the creation of team-wide development strategies
• Be self-directed and provide classroom instruction in the areas of Church software development processes, industry best practices, and new technologies being adopted for the organization
• Document new technical knowledge and train others on emerging needs and technologies
• Provide formal training, mentoring, or pair programming with other less-experienced engineers