Senior Web Developer

Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) is seeking an experienced and innovative individual for the Senior Web Developer. This position will provide creative direction and leadership as well as technical, design, technical issue resolution, and development services to ensure LHM’s web pages are up and running and cover both internal and customer needs.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience coding HTML5 (mobile/hybrid development) CSS (Sass/SCSS) and Javascript
• Proficient in WordPress, installing plugins and updates, and the ability to create and modify WordPress child theme files
• Ability to convert Photoshop designs into Javascript/CSS
• Experience with mockup and UI prototyping tools
• Understanding of security practices
• Familiarity with network diagnostics tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint
• Familiarity with Azure

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Lead the redesign of the LHM.org website.
2. Work directly with ministry partners and marketing group through accepted agency process to maintain LHM.org and other current websites such as Thred.org, GospelAdventures.org, Hopefulneighborhood.org websites.
3. Lead efforts to ensure ongoing improvements in scope and service of organizational websites, exploring uses for emerging technologies and offer input strategies for integration into current LHM environment.
4. Meet as needed with ministry partners to determine direction, clarify specifications, and/or provide update or status of currently assigned jobs.
5. Effectively utilize Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, and other appropriate design/programming applications, as well as the Microsoft Office suite.
6. Provide excellent customer service to all “customers” and co-workers.
7. Identify user and system requirements for new websites and applications.
8. Prioritize software development projects, set timelines and assign tasks to team members.
9. Create wireframes to decide on layout.
10. Write or review code for various applications
11. Run functionality testings and debug code
12. Liaise with designers to decide on UI/UX elements (like graphics and navigation buttons)
13. Ensure our software documentation is up-to-date
14. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Location: Lutheran Hour Ministries employs a Virtual First work philosophy where all employees’ primary workspace is in their home and not in a corporate office.

The above listing is a full-time position with benefits through Concordia Plan Services. (See www.concordiaplans.org for benefit details: The Church’s Plan.)

For more information on Lutheran Hour Ministries, please visit www.lhm.org.

Apply at www.lhm.org/careers

All applications must include a resume and cover letter.