Position Summary
Lead the solution, development and continuous improvement of software systems that support volunteer operations, programs, and Youth Services at Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). The role will collaborate closely with department and program leaders, including volunteers, to address technology needs, and foster a culture of innovation.
Guide the operations of our Audience Engagement software development team, which is focused on developing cloud-based web applications and micro services that serve SRF members and truth-seekers.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and experience with SRF principles and standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in hands-on technical management, building web-based software solutions and micro services.
- 5+ years’ experience in software engineering of web-based applications.
- Strong background in software development practices and methodologies, with experience managing development lifecycles, and optimizing development processes for efficiency and quality.
- Extensive experience in evaluating and guiding software architecture decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability, with a strategic focus to meet long-term organizational goals.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and SDLC tools (e.g., Jira) is essential.
- Strong understanding of security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for data integrity, application security, and risk management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
- Proven ability to mentor, inspire, and manage teams, including role definition, and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture.
- Familiarity with web development architecture and JavaScript/TypeScript across backend (Node.js) and frontend (React/Next.js).
Responsibilities
- Leading technical execution and guiding development teams in all aspects of the software development life cycle, including design, development, testing, and deployments, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, providing guidance and support to promote professional growth and high performance.
- Planning and prioritization of the backlog, allocation of assignments to team members, tracking the execution of the project, and mitigating risks
- Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to determine feasibility and scope of execution.
- Provide guidance & direction to engineering team in design, architecture, implementation, validation and monitoring.
- Ensuring that software quality and coding standards are met. Setting and enforcing code standards, developing unit testing strategies, and implementing continuous improvement processes
- Manage the training of engineering talent to build and maintain a skilled team.
- Communicate the progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
- Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.
- Ensure applications comply with regulatory and security standards, implementing measures to safeguard sensitive data and maintain data integrity.
- Manage vendor’s relationships through regular performance reviews, feedback loops, and maintaining high standards of accountability and service quality.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and spirit of service to support SRF’s mission.
- Honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality
- Other position-related tasks, as assigned.
Additional Details
This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST.
The position is remote for those residing in CA, CO, TX, AZ, VT and VA.
We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Pay range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year depending on skills, experience and education
No reimbursement for relocation cost offered for this position.
Please email your resume to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please.