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Job Position – Software Developer – Rock RMS & Web Applications

(Position Description - full-time, salaried, exempt, administrative, and at-will)

Location – Central (Portland Office)

The developer will contribute to existing systems, support ministry needs, and participate in the design and execution of new digital features for Crossings Community Church.

Reports to Crossings Community Church Director, Information Technology and will work collaboratively and interact regularly with various vendors, CCC staff and volunteers across the various departments and ministries, venues, and campuses, as well as with partners of Crossings to accomplish the goals and mission of Crossings’ and its ministries.

Rock RMS Development & Administration:

• Configure Rock RMS features, security roles, attributes, automation, reporting, and job schedules.
• Support and enhance our Rock-based mobile app and website integrations.
• Implement custom logic, plugins, APIs, and UI components as needed.
• Troubleshoot Rock RMS issues, performance concerns, or data inconsistencies.

Web, Mobile, and API Development:

• Write secure, efficient, testable, and maintainable code following best practices around source control, testing, and deployment.
• Build integrations between Rock RMS and third‑party systems.
• Work with SQL databases to design schema, write queries, optimize performance, and support analytics/reporting needs.
• Utilize Shopify’s Liquid templating framework where needed (experience preferred but not required).

Cloud, Infrastructure, and Operational Support:

• Participate in deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of applications hosted in cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Help ensure security best practices are followed across development workflows, user authentication, and data access.
• Provide recommendations for system improvements, automation, and optimizations.
• Work closely with ministry teams to gather requirements and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Partner with cross‑functional staff for escalation support and system interoperability.
• Assist in documenting processes, development patterns, configuration changes, and integrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Assist in maintaining the highest possible ministry standards and professional ethics in accordance with the goals, Purpose Statement, and Core Values of Crossings Community Church.
• Support the leadership of CCC, contributing to the spirit of unity among the staff and congregation.
• Represent Crossings in civic and ministry‑related efforts as approved or requested.
• Perform any other duties or tasks to accomplish responsibilities associated with this position or as may be needed or assigned to fulfill the needs, mission and goals of Crossings’ ministries.

• 2+ years of development experience or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Attends Crossings on a consistent basis to understand culture, mission and vision.

• Preferred experience administering or developing on Rock RMS (Lava, SQL, workflows, plugins).

• Exhibit a passion to walk with people in their faith development.
• Be a proven and effective leader in the areas of responsibility attached to this position including a willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative.
• Be a multi‑tasking team player with high energy, strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Possess a current unrestricted driver’s license.
• Node.js.
• Vue.js or another front‑end framework.
• Experience with REST APIs and JSON‑based integrations.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases such as MS SQL, Postgres, or equivalent.
• Ability to gather requirements, estimate effort, and deliver within timelines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively in a collaborative, ministry‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with Shopify’s Liquid framework.
• Knowledge of C#, .NET Core, or other complementary languages.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Creativity with problem‑solving and the ability to balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work occasional Wednesday nights or Sunday mornings as part of the 40‑hour work week.

• Be able to walk a long distance (up to a quarter of a mile) and be able to lift and carry 25–35 lbs parcels for distances of up to 500 feet.
• Able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• This is a safety sensitive position where the employee holding this position has the responsibility of his/her own safety and the safety of others including minors.
• Drug‑free workplace.

A mature walk with Christ exhibiting the spiritual gifts of administration/organization, leadership, wisdom, discernment, shepherding, service/helpers, hospitality, creativity and encouragement.