Front-End Web Developer

Turning Point for God is the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah and exists to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. Using Dr. Jeremiah’s teaching, we capture, curate, and communicate Bible Strong content through the power of media to share the Gospel with theological and creative excellence. Dr. Jeremiah is committed to teaching the entirety of God’s Word to the world, and his teaching is delivered in multiple languages to approximately 3 billion people across the globe through Turning Point’s various media channels.

To accomplish this mission, more than two hundred staff across various disciplines are committed to sharing the Gospel and Bible Strong teaching through Turning Point. At Turning Point, you will be empowered and equipped to use your unique skills and abilities to glorify God and make an eternal impact while being part of a professional Christian community and relational work environment.

Position Summary:

The Front-End Web Developer works as an integral part of the Web Team. He/She is responsible for creating, maintaining, and documenting the front-end code that powers Turning Point’s web sites and mobile apps. The specifications are determined by the Web Team or Creative Leadership based on the goals of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop beautiful, user-friendly pages/features, and improve existing features in coordination with the Web & Mobile Apps Team, as well as stakeholders across the organization.
• Work with other developers to integrate deep organizational data into imaginative, unforgettable user experiences on the web.
• Own new projects, taking the lead when necessary to ensure a smooth development cycle from concept to implementation.
• Communicate project needs, changes, and updates clearly, concisely, and completely.

Core Competencies:

• Spiritual Leadership: Demonstrates a Christ-centered approach to work and relationships.
• Teamwork: Builds positive and supportive relationships within the ministry, including employees, partners, and the community.
• Integrity: Maintains a high standard of ethical and moral conduct.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1 to 5 years of web application development experience
• MUST have demonstrated proficiency in the following technologies:
  • Object-oriented programming
  • PHP (non-WordPress)
  • JavaScript (jQuery experience preferred)
  • Experience with third-party API integrations
  • Experience creating back-end APIs
  • Design and deployment of relational databases (MS SQL Server preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to work well within an agile development team structure

Preferred:

• A keen eye for clean, front-end design, represented in a portfolio or links to past work
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems

Other

• Position is full-time, non-exempt, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm at Turning Point International Headquarters in Lakeside, CA.
• This is an hourly role. The salary range is $35.00- $44.00. The actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, and location. 
• Extremely competitive employee health and retirement benefit program.
• Must be a like-minded believer and share our passion to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world.

Working for Turning Point – What to Expect:

Turning Point for God is committed to creating a dynamic culture that reflects our traditional Christian values and supports our employees’ God-given and unique abilities and skills. Our organization hires employees who share our Christian values and hold to beliefs that are not in conflict with Turning Point’s Employee Statement of Faith.

Benefits:

• Generous medical, dental and vision insurance, with voluntary supplemental plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Company-sponsored long-term disability insurance and short-term (outside of CA)
• Company-sponsored life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Eleven paid holidays
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Yearly paid time off

This description reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position, although this list is not all-inclusive to what tasks may be assigned. Turning Point for God reserves the right to modify our job descriptions at any time.

As part of our hiring process, candidates must demonstrate alignment with and support for our Statement of Faith. Agreement with this statement is a requirement for employment with Turning Point for God.

Statement of Faith