FamilySearch Sr Software Dev Engineer 5 (Python/Java, US-Based, Remote Optional)

Job Description

This Software Dev Engineer 5 is a master, professional full-stack Python/Java engineer that requires significant knowledge of industry practices and organizational standards. This person will build out software tools and systems to support our AI/ML initiatives in discovering genealogically significant data around the web. Working in close collaboration with our AI engineers, you will have the opportunity to build data pipelines and API services.

This individual is expected to fully participate as a technical leader and influencer of numerous engineering teams, and leads in areas such as software development, project planning, work break-down of tasks, engineering peer reviews, etc. This position is responsible for technical leadership in architecture, design, implementation, software quality, and on-going engineering support of the organization's technology applications.

This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. **

Responsibilities**

• Design and build software systems that support the team’s development strategy, primarily in Python but could also be some Java involved.
• Deploy and maintain software running on AWS.
• Seek out and understand users' needs and evangelize them when evaluating work
• 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 teams to promote collaboration
• Assist in sourcing and recruiting world-class team members
• 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
• Provide formal training, mentoring, or pair programming with other less-experienced engineers
• Building out data pipelines; including software and infrastructure

Required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Work Experience

• 8+ years of industry recognized, progressive and relevant professional experience
  • 3+ years of specialized experience in the technologies and methodologies of the product platform processes
  • Prior experience in a software developer leadership role, leading a team (4+) through the first and subsequent releases of several (3+) successful products, at least one of which must be a large-scale enterprise application

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

• Strong working experience in Object Oriented Programming; Python and Java preferred
• Experience with data pipelines, data lakes and large scale datastores; Kafka and/or Cassandra experience a plus
• Ability to direct the work in defining logic and algorithms to create programming solutions and designing modules and implementing them within the overall architecture
• Familiarity with Cloud Based Platforms and services; AWS experience a plus
• Leader of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery principles
• Extensive knowledge of applicable software, computer languages, and code to perform the responsibilities of the role
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to create, communicate, and direct work toward accomplishing an overall technical vision
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train peers
• Strong understanding of Agile Software Development methodologies and principles
• Proven aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment **

Preferred Qualifications**

• Master's degree

About Us

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.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.