Lead Software Engineer (React or Node.js)

At ChurchDesk, our mission is to help churches modernize and stay connected with their communities in a rapidly changing world. As a SaaS company, we provide digital tools that enable churches to streamline operations, communicate effectively, and engage their congregations. Over the past 15 years, we’ve grown from a startup into an international business, yet we remain a small, collaborative team where your impact will be visible from day one. We value diversity, inclusivity, and the unique perspectives each person brings to our mission.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will:

• Drive the technical vision and architecture for projects in your domain (Frontend or Backend).

• Take hands-on ownership of complex problems and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering growth, best practices, and team knowledge.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to shape product direction and strategy.

• Establish and maintain engineering standards, processes, and tooling across the team.

• Leverage AI-assisted workflows and automation to improve efficiency and focus on high-impact work.

• Balance technical decisions with long-term maintainability, scalability, and team productivity.

• Provide leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring alignment, professional development, and a collaborative culture.