Web Developer (Django)

Title: Web Developer (Django)

Reports To: Director of Web Development

General Description of Responsibilities:

The Web Developer (Django) is responsible for creating products and experiences that present Crossway content to the marketplace with truth, beauty, and excellence. This role will be primarily focused on web application development. Remote candidates are acceptable, though preference will be given to those who can meet periodically in Wheaton, IL.

The Web Developer (Django) will meet on a regular basis with the Director of Web Development for the purpose of collaboration, reviewing progress, and evaluating results, and will be prepared to provide updates on the status of assigned responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Development of existing and future web products and experiences


• Related services and API development


• Web infrastructure maintenance


• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Proficiency in web application development, including Python, Django, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, and Git


• Passion for excellence and attention to detail


• Organized, self-motivated, and good interpersonal skills

Publishing Ministry Commitment:

Commitment to the Crossway publishing ministry and vision, as summarized in the following statement of purpose: By God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Bible and the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Righteousness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.

Personal Qualities:

A love for God’s Word and His church. Committed to an evangelical, historic Reformation understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and Christian doctrine. A genuine faith in Jesus Christ as one’s Lord and Savior, and active participation in a local church. Pleasing personal demeanor with a willing, servant’s heart. Creative, energetic, organized, timely, excellence in execution.

Benefit Program:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full time employees after 30 days of employment with employer contribution to costs


• Three medical plan options available with monthly premium costs for a family from $125-$300


• Life, long term, and short term disability insurance for full time employees paid by company


• Additional voluntary life insurance offerings paid by employee


• Paid vacation and illness days for full time employees (part time employees PTO accrual based on hours worked.)


• 11 paid holiday for full time employees (part time employees holiday pay dependent on schedule)


• Participation in retirement plan including 25% company match of up to $1,500 for full time and part time employees (temporary employees not eligible.)

Salary:

$70k-$90k yearly; Competitive salary based on previous work experience, education, acquired skills, and established relationships. Salary commensurate with current standards for comparable positions and responsibilities within publishing and other leading not-for-profit ministries.