Full-Time

Junior Backend Developer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Hallow

Hallow

51-200 employees

Meditation and prayer app for Catholics

Consumer Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$90k - $130kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid role with occasional in-person meetings in Chicago.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
MySQL
Node.js
SQL
TypeScript
AWS
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience in Javascript or TypeScript (primarily NodeJS)
  • 1-2 years working on backend systems specifically
  • Experience building scalable, resilient and secure applications
  • Knowledge of application architecture and design
  • Experience with SQL, specifically MySQL
  • Experience building APIs and working with Web-sockets
  • Experience working with AWS
  • Passion for the mission of the company
  • Grit & Detail-Oriented
Responsibilities
  • Build out the product functionality: Craft scalable and fast APIs for our mobile apps, build out tools to process media and schedule content and create recommendation algorithms to engage users with content specific to them.
  • Help debug, triage and solve issues that come in from our customer success and content teams.
  • Build internal tooling to help our teams manage & create new types of content, process & distribute audio, and simplify editing workflows.

Hallow offers a meditation and prayer app specifically designed for the Catholic community. The app features over 10,000 sessions that range from 5 to 30 minutes, including daily Gospel readings, the Rosary, and sleep Bible stories narrated by notable figures. Users can personalize their experience by selecting different guides and background music, such as Gregorian chant. Hallow operates on a subscription model, providing premium content while also offering a free version to attract users. This approach allows individuals, especially younger Catholics, to deepen their faith through structured practices in a modern, tech-friendly format. Hallow's goal is to enhance the spiritual lives of its users by making prayer and meditation more accessible and engaging.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$105M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hallow's strategic partnerships and exclusive content, like the novena narrated by Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, enhance its appeal and user engagement.
  • The app's ability to attract high-profile narrators and collaborators, such as Liam Neeson and Cid Moreira, boosts its visibility and credibility.
  • Winning industry awards, such as the Mobile Growth Award, highlights Hallow's innovative approach and potential for continued growth.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on the Catholic community may limit Hallow's market size compared to more broadly targeted wellness apps.
  • Dependence on high-profile figures for content could pose a risk if these partnerships are not sustained.

What makes Hallow unique

  • Hallow uniquely combines traditional Catholic prayer practices with modern technology, setting it apart from other digital wellness apps that lack a specific religious focus.
  • The app's collaboration with well-known figures like Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie adds a layer of personalization and celebrity appeal that competitors do not offer.
  • Hallow's exclusive partnerships, such as with the Knights of Columbus for unique prayer content, further distinguish it in the religious app market.

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