Director of Application Development

Lakepointe Church•Rockwall, TX

About The Position

The Director of Application Development will lead the strategic planning and technical execution of Lakepointe’s church management platform, ROCK RMS. ROCK is an open-source digital ministry platform built on SQL database architecture. This role is responsible for driving platform customization, system integrations, and organization-wide deployment while managing a high-performing development team. The Director will serve as the primary technical authority for the ROCK platform—ensuring every initiative aligns with Lakepointe’s mission, operational goals, and long-term technology strategy. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in application development and a proven record of leading teams that deliver.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years in software development, with at least 3 years in a team management or technical leadership role.
Demonstrated track record of leading development teams, managing complex projects, and delivering large-scale application solutions on time and within scope.
Proficiency in .NET, C#, and SQL with working knowledge of web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and managing integrations with third-party platforms and services.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience demonstrating the same level of technical depth and leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and ministry leadership.
Deep understanding of church or nonprofit operational needs and the unique dynamics of mission-driven environments.
Embody all Lakepointe Leadership Behaviors: Love and follow Jesus, Honor up, down, and all around, Make it fun, Reject good for great, Whatever it takes, Love Lakepointe.

Responsibilities

Define and execute a multi-year roadmap for Lakepointe’s RMS customization, feature enhancements, and third-party integrations that directly support organizational objectives.
Partner with ministry leaders, IT, analytics, and operations teams to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring platform solutions address real functional needs.
Monitor Lakepointe’s RMS platform updates, community developments, and emerging plugins; recommend and implement new tools or integrations that expand capabilities.
Oversee end-to-end development projects—from requirements gathering and architecture design through development, testing, and production deployment.
Manage application lifecycle activities including software licensing, vendor relationships, team training, and third-party integrations.
Own the design and architecture of all Lakepointe’s RMS solutions, with a focus on scalability, security, and long-term maintainability.
In collaboration with lead developers, establish and enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and ensure compliance with established security protocols.
Develop and maintain testing and deployment procedures for platform updates and customizations, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and minimal disruption to operations.
Proactively monitor Lakepointe’s RMS system performance, identify issues before they escalate, and minimize unplanned downtime.
Collaborate with the users to produce documentation, deliver end-user training, and ensure effective platform adoption across the organization.
Lead the team in structured troubleshooting, issue resolution, and ongoing system performance optimization.
Provide occasional after-hours availability to support services, events, and scheduled maintenance windows.