Staff Android Engineer

At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a Staff Android Engineer , you'll solve complex chapter-wide problems within the YouVersion Family of Apps —designing and implementing scalable, innovative systems that make a significant impact across multiple teams. You will provide technical leadership and hands‑on development across our Android and cross‑platform mobile ecosystem. In this role, you’ll help define mobile architecture, raise engineering standards, and partner closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high‑quality experiences at scale. YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, 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're 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 . That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are. What You'll Do Develop organizational software for using the appropriate tools and techniques for each platform in span of care. Lead the design and evolution of mobile architecture for Android and Flutter applications Build and maintain complex, high-quality Flutter features using Riverpod for state management. Champion modern Android and Flutter development practices across the organization. Review and test existing code‑base or technical integrations for various projects. Provide support to other YouVersion Engineers by reviewing, testing, and approving code/software development. Collaborate with various teams and team members to determine the technical approach and to organize development plans. Evaluate complexity of tasks and provide realistic estimates on level of effort and completion time. Partner with junior and mid-level engineers to offer training and guidance on best practices. Help ensure that other engineers are moving in the same technical direction. Maintain strategic outlook to plan for future development of process and team. Provide technical support on escalated software issues. Research industry best practices and new technologies or tools that could be implemented at Life.Church. Skills Needed to Succeed Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to explain processes and foster relationships. 7+ years of professional mobile engineering experience, with deep expertise in Android. Proven experience using Riverpod for state management in large‑scale Flutter applications. Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely. Ability to self‑motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem‑solve. Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently. Own technical design for projects and understands, and articulates, the tradeoffs in creating high‑quality software. Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Dart, and modern Android tooling. Experience with testing strategies (unit, integration, UI tests) for Flutter and Android. Expert knowledge of mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture, unidirectional data flow). Benefits We Offer

• 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%(including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—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!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Life.Church