FamilySearch SWD Eng 3 - Tree Admin Team (Lehi, UT)

The Software Development Engineer 3 is an experienced professional who works independently on tasks and assignments from a Software Development Manager, a project technical lead or the team. This position utilizes solid knowledge, skills, and abilities with technology and programming languages to analyze, design, program, debug, test, modify, and write documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance of organization technology-related products, Internet applications, or information support systems. As a member of the broader software development group, the Software Development Engineer 3 works with minimal supervision and direction and is expected to utilize their experience, full understanding of industry practices, and knowledge of Church policies and procedures to exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for solving problems of a diverse scope. This position may also serve as the technical lead for a small team, a small to medium functional area, or for a short-term project. This is an individual contributor role.

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.

We value early, mid and late-career candidates and encourage all applicants with the posted skills and abilities to apply.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and perform analysis of functional requirements
• Serve as a technical lead for a small team, a small to medium functional area, or for a short-term project
• Mentor less-senior developers
• Create technical designs mapped to functional requirements
• Provide estimates for development tasks
• Develop source code and unit tests according to technical designs
• Assist in creating team-wide development strategies
• Participate in code reviews
• Contribute to technical documentation
• Participate in the Incident Management process and fix issues on a 24/7 basis
• Implement measures, as designed, to comply with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure all others are doing the same

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Four years of progressive and relevant professional experience
• Strong understanding of Agile Software Development methodologies and principles
• Solid base of learning and some experience in all the primary areas of an n-tier enterprise system that may or may not be web-based (e.g., interface domain logic and database layers)
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills in engineering/programming, analytical/diagnostic/troubleshooting, web technology, and programming methodology
• Solid understanding of systems and subsystems
• Familiarity with Cloud Based Platforms and services
• Thorough understanding of DevSecOps
• Strong understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable software, computer languages, and code to perform the responsibilities of the role
• Demonstrated aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages
• This job operates in a professional environment
• 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

• Professional experience with large-scale systems including strong experience in the tools, methodologies, and technologies the role supports

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.