<div>Ministry Brands is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our growing team!<br><br></div><div><strong>Who we are</strong></div><div>Ministry Brands is a leading provider of SaaS operational management systems, payments platforms, digital engagement tools and background screening solutions for faith-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations. We serve more than 95,000 customers as a trusted partner in digital transformation and enablement – advancing missions, driving efficiencies, and building engaged communities for more than four decades. The diverse and real-world experiences of our team members serving their communities makes us stronger together and enhances our ability to advance digital transformation for the greater good.  &nbsp;</div><div> &nbsp;</div><div>Ministry Brands is committed to acknowledging and valuing our employee differences and to creating an environment in which every individual’s unique strengths and abilities are developed and valued. Our employees share in the responsibility for creating this environment and demonstrate mutual respect and acceptance in the workplace. We welcome everyone and are dedicated to creating a culture where all our employees have equal opportunity to be heard and reach their full potential. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div><strong>What you'll do</strong></div><div>The Cloud Services team is sharply focused on supporting Ministry Brands through the delivery of innovative cloud hosting, primarily leveraging services from Azure and AWS. In support of this focus, the Senior Azure Cloud Engineer is heavily engaged in the design, builds, and implementations of technology solutions in a very collaborative environment.</div><ul><li>Collaborate directly with Development/Software Engineering and other technical and non-technical stakeholders in the design, testing, integration, and implementation of cloud hosted solutions.</li><li>Test and implement standards/design patterns to ensure compatibility and integration in cloud environments</li><li>Contribute to the evolution of the software development lifecycle through technology enhancements supporting continuous delivery/continuous integration pipeline</li><li>Identify, test, and implement enhancements and automation capabilities for data migrations, security best practices, environment builds, and operational management standards</li><li>Provide leadership to engineering resources with respect to emerging cloud technologies and supporting resources.</li><li>Serve as lead engineering resource on proofs of concept and projects that are leveraging cloud technologies</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems</li><li>Build and maintain relationships across departments</li><li>Demonstrate broad knowledge of technology principles, practices, and procedures</li><li>As a technical expert, provide guidance and make recommendations on changes required throughout the design, testing, and implementation process</li><li>Work with management, architects, and engineers to develop artifacts</li><li>Self-manage in a way that allows flexibility to support multiple projects at any given time</li><li>Support the development of a structured, standardized, and consolidated set of services that optimally support business processes and applications</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Who you are</strong></div><ul><li>BS degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>7+ years of overall IT experience</li><li>4+ years’ experience with Azure Cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Containerization) services and solutions required</li><li>2+ years’ experience with AWS and/or GCP Cloud platforms a plus</li><li>Advanced understanding of infrastructure technologies – Server (MS Windows, Linux), data store (RDBMS and NoSQL), network, storage, security, and management technologies</li><li>Strong scripting and IaC capabilities (PowerShell, Python, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible) required</li><li>Experience orchestrating build and deploy processes in platforms like Azure DevOps a plus</li><li>Experience with Enterprise Service Bus platforms like Boomi and MuleSoft a plus</li><li>Experience designing patterns and performance tuning of integrated enterprise workflows</li><li>Experience with IT transformation - data center consolidations and migration</li><li>Proficient in problem solving, database, application servers, and application design and testing</li><li>Good organizational, task, and project management skills</li><li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work across diverse technical and non-technical teams</li><li>ITIL (foundational level, but exposure to more detail than foundation is often necessary)</li><li>Experience working in and securing environments meeting PCI DSS 3.x a plus</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance! &nbsp;</strong></div><div>At Ministry Brands, we recognize that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Robust healthcare options – Options include a plan that is 100% covered by Ministry Brands for employee only coverage as well as a generous HSA contribution by the company. Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Flexible paid time off – There is no perfect, one size fits all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays! &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Paid parental leave – Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment! We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible. &nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Mental health support – Ministry Brands is a stigma free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counseling at no cost.<br><br></div><div>Ministry Brands is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</div>

Senior Cloud Engineer

<div><strong>Position Summary:</strong></div><div>The Principal Data Scientist is responsible for leading data strategy and cultivating a culture of data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets into clear, actionable insights, helping to shape crucial business initiatives and propelling the organization towards its strategic objectives.<br><br></div><div><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></div><ol><li>Spearhead the development and implementation of data strategy to unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making across the organization.</li><li>Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytical models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify business objectives, define data requirements, and formulate effective data-driven solutions.</li><li>Gather, analyze, and interpret complex and diverse datasets from various sources, employing SQL, Snowflake, Alteryx, and Five Tran to ensure data integrity and accuracy.</li><li>Build and oversee ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data migration projects, including designing, developing, testing, and deploying robust data pipelines and workflows to ensure accurate and efficient migration of data across multiple systems.</li><li>Leverage the power of Tableau and other innovative visualization tools to create insightful, interactive dashboards and reports that facilitate data-driven insights and decision-making.</li><li>Apply machine learning techniques to build predictive models, classification algorithms, and recommend optimal business strategies.</li><li>Conduct thorough exploratory data analysis to discover meaningful patterns, trends, and anomalies, shedding light on critical business insights and opportunities.</li><li>Communicate findings and insights effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and reports.</li><li>Collaborate closely with data engineers to ensure the availability, accuracy, and security of data infrastructure and storage solutions, including Blob Storage and cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science, data architecture, and analytics, applying them to enhance our data strategy and methodologies.</li><li>Mentor and guide junior data scientists in their professional growth and development.</li><li>Establish and implement policies for effective data management, ensuring privacy, security, and adherence to relevant ethical standards and regulations.</li><li>Advocate for a data-driven culture within the organization, driving the understanding, integration, and application of data science methodologies across different business units.</li><li>Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to align data science initiatives with organizational goals and objectives, ensuring transparency and mutual understanding.</li><li>Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness of projects and strategy.</li><li>Regularly review and maintain data systems and models to ensure their continued accuracy, efficiency, and relevancy.</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the data science team, regularly organizing team training and knowledge sharing sessions.</li><li>Ensure the robustness and reliability of data science code and systems through comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, regression tests, and validation against known benchmarks.</li></ol><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Study or Knowledge or Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Computer Science, and Statistics.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in data science, data architecture, and analytics.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience working with databases and data warehousing systems, with expertise in Snowflake.</li><li>Strong expertise in data manipulation, transformation, and integration using tools such as Alteryx and FiveTran.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Tableau or similar visualization tools, enabling the creation of insightful and visually appealing dashboards and reports.</li><li>Extensive experience working with Salesforce and extracting meaningful insights from its data.</li><li>Familiarity with Blob Storage and cloud-based data storage solutions.</li><li>Solid understanding and practical application of machine learning techniques, including regression, clustering, classification, and recommendation systems.</li><li>Proficiency in Python or R for developing and deploying machine learning models.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of data scientists, fostering their growth and development.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in data strategy development and driving data-driven decision-making within an organization.</li><li>Knowledge of Agile methodologies and project management practices.</li><li>Strive to live a life consistent with Biblical principles, engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis and demonstrate continued growth and spiritual development.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Internal Work Environment:</strong></div><div>Develops, maintains, and improves communication channels among various teams and departments to ensure effective flow of information throughout the organization. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and teamwork. Handles sensitive situations or controversial issues with tact, discretion, and sensitivity. Exhibits excellent judgment regarding the appropriate content and timing of communications. Creates and delivers major presentations for company-wide meetings, board meetings, and other high-level gatherings.<br><br></div><div><strong>External Communication:</strong></div><div>Establishes and maintains communication with vendors, partners, and other external stakeholders. Understands their needs, expectations, and requirements to foster positive and productive relationships and model Biblical principles.<br><br></div><div><strong>Leadership Responsibility:</strong></div><div>Provides technical and thought leadership and expert guidance on appropriate statistical, machine learning, and data mining techniques to solve complex business problems. Shares knowledge and provide mentorship to junior data scientists and other team members, helping to uplift the overall data literacy and capability of the organization.<br><br></div><div><strong>Stewardship of Resources:</strong></div><div>Contribute to the budget planning process for data science initiatives, providing expert input on anticipated resources required for data acquisition, storage, analysis, as well as necessary tools and technologies. Offer insightful feedback to ensure cost-effectiveness and alignment with project goals.<br><br></div><div><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></div><div>Our Daily Bread Ministries is a nondenominational nonprofit with staff and volunteers across the globe and resources distributed in 150 countries and in more than 50 languages. As a global ministry faithful to biblical principles, our commitment to diversity is reflected in our ministry's mission, vision, values, and ethos. Occasional domestic travel within the United States.</div>

Senior Director Data Scientist

<div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Technology Solutions Team equips the Life.Church staff with the resources and technology that allow the team to know people, tell their stories, and invite others to use their gifts to build the church. We work to empower ministry through the use of technology.</div><div><br></div><div>The Data Insights Data Engineer is responsible for implementing methods to improve data reliability and quality. This role combines raw information from different sources to create consistent and machine-readable formats. Data Engineers are responsible for the processes of installation, data back up, and routine updates for databases. They will also develop and test architectures that enable data extraction and transformation for predictive or prescriptive modeling.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Data management.</li><li>Responsible for installation, back-ups, and performing routine updates on organizational databases.</li><li>Maintain data integrity through high-performance optimization.</li><li>Manage system integrations to ensure an accurate flow of data while maintaining uptime rates.</li><li>Data modeling.</li><li>Build and implement data mapping, forecasting, and queries.</li><li>Machine Learning and AI.</li><li>Implement and manage ETL and data warehouse processes to ensure clean sources of data for analysts to report from.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python and SQL.</li><li>Cloud computing skills(Google Cloud).</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits We Offer</strong></div><ul><li>Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.</li><li>Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.&nbsp;</li><li>Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.&nbsp;</li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.</li><li>Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.</li><li>Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!&nbsp;</li><li>$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Casual dress and work environment.</li><li>Flexible work schedule.</li><li><a href="https://www.life.church/careers/benefits/">And much more!</a></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity</strong></div><div>At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. <a href="https://www.life.church/who-we-are/our-beliefs/">Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, <a href="https://www.life.church/careers/">visit our careers page</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><em>All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.&nbsp;</em></div>

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