Software Engineer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer

Overview

At You Version, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. The You Version Software Engineer is primarily responsible for developing software for various You Version projects and products, focusing on backend API development, mobile development, or web application development. This role will support the development, review, and testing of various You Version projects while providing ongoing technical support for software.

You Version was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.

Church today. rch, 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 are 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. Everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith — wherever they are.

• Contribute to building and maintaining software across the You Version platform.
• Take tasks from idea to implementation with support from your team.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Build and run tests to ensure features are reliable and user-friendly.
• Debug issues and help keep systems running smoothly.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver meaningful features.

• Foundational experience in software development (e.g., Dart, Swift, JavaScript, Python).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work through challenges.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate well on a team.
• Initiative to take ownership of your work and follow through.
• Desire to learn, grow, and improve across different platforms.
• Alignment with Life.
  
  Church’s mission and a desire to build things that help people grow in their faith.

You don’t need experience in everything below. We’re looking for strength in one area and a willingness to learn.

• Experience with Python or Golang
• Basic understanding of APIs and scalable systems

• Flutter/Dart, iOS (Swift), or Android experience
• Familiarity with mobile development and testing practices

• Experience with React, Node.js, or similar frameworks
• Working knowledge of JavaScript or Type Script

• Basic experience querying data (e.g., Big Query)
• Familiarity with core data concepts

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world systems
• Motivation to build software that has meaningful impact

• 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% contributed into their account in their first year. 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!