Senior Software Development Manager (Senior Software Engineer)

LOVE JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL

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About The Position

Love Justice International (LJI) combats human trafficking through transit monitoring—intercepting potential victims at key transportation hubs, where traffickers and victims are most visible. Because trafficking is already underway at these points, our teams can gather vital information to assist law enforcement in arresting traffickers and disrupting trafficking networks. To date, LJI has intercepted over 100,000 individuals, resulting in more than 2,000 arrests. For more information on our impact, visit our website: lovejustice.ngo.
Our approach to maximizing mission impact involves a process we call "Impact Engineering." Our dedicated Impact Engineering Team develops, refines, and improves our core processes by creating practical, scalable tools such as software applications, data-collection systems, spreadsheets, standardized forms, and clear operational standards. By continuously testing, refining, and standardizing these tools, we ensure consistent, measurable, and scalable impact across all our programs. This team's innovative work directly supports our frontline staff and helps optimize our interventions, enabling Love Justice to deliver the greatest possible impact per dollar spent.
As Senior Software Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing our mission-critical technology platforms that drive LJI’s impact. This includes leading a small but growing team of developers and remaining hands-on with coding (~50%). While the majority of LJI’s technology efforts support our anti-trafficking work, we also operate a Family Homes program, which provides loving, long-term care for orphaned and abandoned children. Our software solutions reflect this broader mission. You will oversee the development of three core software systems:
Searchlight - A custom web-based data collection and analytics platform for trafficking intelligence, continuously evolving.
Childlight - A database for organizing and maintaining child records from our Family Homes program, ensuring high-quality, holistic care.
Operations Management - A task management system designed to help partner organizations track and execute key operational processes effectively. Many of these tasks are directly tied to data points within Searchlight and Childlight, ensuring that insights lead to timely action.
This role focuses on optimizing, expanding, and scaling these tools to meet evolving program needs. While the core direction has been established, we value fresh insights and thoughtful contributions to enhance their effectiveness. You will work closely with program leaders, data scientists, and executive leadership to ensure that technology solutions align with LJI’s mission. This position will report to the Chief of Staff.

Requirements

• Mature Christian faith and agreement with our Global Value to “Abide in Christ”
• Knowledge, understanding, and agreement with how the Christian Gospel ministers to “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40) and guides us in our mission
• Agreement with our Core Value “Be the Kingdom”(in mission execution and personal conduct)
• Acknowledgment of our Statement of Faith
• MA/MS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years in software development, with expertise in full-stack technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Django, React, AngularJS, or similar frameworks.
• 5+ years of managerial experience, leading development teams.
• Proven ability to scope, architect, and optimize software solutions for scalability and performance.
• Experience in database management, cloud platforms, and security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex technical challenges.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Development Lead and manage a small, agile team of developers.
• Design, develop, and maintain core software platforms (Django, React, or similar frameworks).
• Balance hands-on coding (~50%) with strategic leadership.
• Ensure scalable architecture, high-performance applications, and robust security protocols.
• Project & Stakeholder Management Collaborate with program leaders to understand software needs and refine technical requirements.
• Work with stakeholders and developers to improve software roadmaps.
• Manage software development lifecycles, from concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Strategic Growth & Innovation Identify and evaluate new technologies that could enhance LJI’s impact.
• Support initiatives from Love Justice Labs by prototyping ideas.
• Contribute to long-term technology planning as the team scales.

Benefits

• Opportunities to truly change lives are exceptionally rare—but at LJI, that is exactly the kind of impact you can have.
• At LJI, you'll be part of a connected, purpose-driven team committed to impactful, kingdom-class excellence.
• We offer competitive and thoughtful benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff.
• Benefit offerings are designed to support wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior