Sr. Software Engineer

Lincoln Financial Group

  • Charlotte, NC
  • $108,501-195,900 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)Work Arrangement:Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln officeRelocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.Requisition #: 74714The Role at a GlanceAs a Sr. Analyst, Application Developer supporting Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial Group, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
You will play a pivotal role in leading and mentoring a high-performing team, leveraging AWS and DevOps best practices to architect, implement, and deliver innovative, reliable solutions that drive value for our clients and internal stakeholders.What you'll be doing
  • Provide technical leadership for designing, developing, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions with Python and Java, ensuring alignment with best practices, business goals, and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop, oversee and guide the implementation of AWS infrastructure, ensuring best practices in security, scalability, and cost optimization.
  • Review and approve architecture decisions, infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation), and application design to ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements.
  • Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Integrate applications with AWS services and third-party APIs, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Ensure application security, scalability, reliability, and high performance through best practices and proactive monitoring.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex issues across development, test, and production environments.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including product owners, QA, and DevOps—to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
  • Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and application components.
  • Stay current with emerging AWS services, cloud technologies, and industry trends to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Actively contribute within Agile/Scrum teams by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, code reviews, and iterative delivery cycles to ensure high-quality and timely releases.
What we’re looking forMust Haves:
  • Advanced proficiency in Python and Java programming languages, including object-oriented design and best practices.
  • Extensive hands-on experience architecting, deploying, and managing AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, IAM, Glue, CloudFormation, and KMS.
  • Proven expertise in designing, developing, and integrating RESTful APIs, including authentication, versioning, and error handling.
  • Strong familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices using tools like GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security principles, IAM policies, encryption (KMS), and compliance best practices for AWS environments.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present technical solutions.
  • Proficient in monitoring, logging, and observability using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, New Relic, and custom metrics.
  • Solid experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, EKS), including image creation, orchestration, and deployment strategies.
Nice to Haves:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or relevant field.
  • AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect).
Application DeadlineApplications for this position will be accepted through October 3, 2025, 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 attributesLeadership development and virtual training opportunitiesPTO/parental leaveFree financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance programTuition assistance programWork arrangements that work for youEffective productivity/technology tools and trainingThe pay range for this position is $108,501 - $195,900 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 CompanyLincoln 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 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 , , , , and . For the latest company news, visit our .Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting ActivitiesIf 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 and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. 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Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. 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