About this role
Sr Assoc Software Engineer
As a Sr Associate, Software Engineering, you will develop, enhance, and support applications across a diverse technology landscape. Your work will combine planned project delivery with troubleshooting and production support, and assignments may shift as business and system needs change. You will build expertise across several applications, communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders, and use sound engineering practices to deliver dependable results.
What you'll be doing
- Provide hands-on development and production support for applications across multiple systems or technology platforms.
- Analyze incidents, application behavior, data, and system dependencies to diagnose issues and restore service in a timely manner.
- Develop, test, and implement software changes, integrations, data fixes, and application enhancements using approved engineering standards.
- Balance project assignments, maintenance work, and unplanned support needs while keeping partners informed of status and risks.
- Ask effective questions, gather information from technical and business partners, and document findings and decisions clearly.
- Learn the business domain, application architecture, data flows, and operational processes needed to support assigned systems.
- Participate in requirements, design, testing, implementation, and post-deployment validation activities.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, support procedures, and knowledge articles that improve team readiness and reduce repeat issues.
- Identify recurring problems and recommend improvements to code, data quality, system processes, monitoring, or team practices.
- Collaborate within a team environment while independently organizing work and following through on commitments.
What we're looking for
- 1-3+ years of direct experience with developing, enhancing, testing, or supporting software applications.
- Working knowledge of software development lifecycle practices, source control, testing, debugging, and production support.
- Strong critical thinking, organization, communication, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly, manage changing priorities, and work effectively across multiple applications or technology environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, TypeScript, Python (optional), AngularJS (optional, as it is not part of the go-forward architecture)
- Cloud Services: AWS (required)
- DevOps / CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI/CD, or comparable source control and deployment tools
- Databases: Oracle, AWS RDS, DynamoDB
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through 2/1/27, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for you:
Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes
Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $120,000 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.
With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.
Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. For the latest company news, visit our newsroom.
Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant