Software Developer and Engineer

Position Summary

This position requires the development and maintenance of specialized software and database systems to support the North American Division's Secretariat and Office of Volunteer Ministries (OVM). The successful candidate will lead the development of the NAD Secretariat Software, which supports calendaring, agenda preparation, terms of reference, and minute record management. In addition, this position will maintain the OVM database and contribute to expanding eAdventist's messaging capabilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains the NAD Secretariat Software in C# within the .NET framework
• Builds modules that support scheduling, agenda tracking, terms of reference, and meeting minutes
• Maintains the Office of Volunteer Ministries database and ensures its stability, scalability, and accessibility
• Programs in PHP using the Yii2 framework to develop web-based tools and functionality
• Integrates and expands eAdventist's messaging capabilities in collaboration with the Secretariat department
• Conducts code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure efficient functionality across all supported applications
• Creates technical documentation for applications and systems for maintenance and future development
• Works closely with stakeholders to gather and assess system requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Participates in regular team and cross-departmental meetings to communicate progress and receive feedback
• Ensures that all developed applications comply with organizational policies and data privacy standards

Education/Experience/Credentials

Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in computer science or related field. Relevant and successful work experience may be acceptable in lieu of academic requirement. A minimum of 3 years' experience is desired. Experience with modern programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, and JavaScript. Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and database management systems is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Must have hands-on experience developing in C# with the .NET framework and PHP using Yii2. Strong knowledge of MySQL database management, version control (e.g., Git), and agile development practices is essential. Ability to translate functional needs into robust software solutions is required. Excellent troubleshooting skills, project organization, and attention to detail are critical.

Benefits

Healthcare, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, continuing education, student loan repayments, moving/relocation assistance, tuition assistance for students who attend Adventist schools, paid time off for holidays, along with paid vacation and sick leave.