at Lincoln Financial Group in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Alternate Locations: Work from Home
Work Arrangement:
Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 73183
The Role at a Glance
We are excited to bring on a Technical Lead / Sr. Developer to our Enterprise Web Platform organization.
The Enterprise Web Platform organization supports the design, development, implementation and ongoing administration of key capabilities supporting Lincoln Financial Group’s secure website – identity and access management, site registration and login, web experience and content management, cache and search capabilities, and core services to drive user profile, web preferences and access delegation.
As a Technical Lead / Sr. Developer in this organization, you will be responsible for guiding the implementation of the solution architecture within the scope of your team’s work. Along with your own assignments, you will also support the individual engineers on the team by promoting good engineering practices, role-modeling effective code reviews, and answering technical questions.
What you’ll be doing
+ Analyzes, designs, codes, debugs, integrates and tests complex software application solutions for systems.
+ Investigates and resolves complex problems including providing support for Production systems in a timely manner – includes potential for off-hours support requirements.
+ Provides subject matter expertise and direction to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
+ Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders and management.
+ Serves as an escalation point for issue resolution.
+ Provide a roadmap to the team for implementing improved software engineering practices for higher code quality and working towards best in-class engineering practices (e.g., continuous integration, automated deployment).
+ Partners with internal stakeholders to ensure that systems are designed, developed and implemented from a business point of view.
+ Assesses and measures solution design impacts on IT infrastructure capacity, application architecture standards, future maintenance/support needs, and bottom line cost-benefits in consultation with appropriate internal stakeholders.
+ Provides direction to development teams in areas of project scheduling, technical direction and application development standards.
+ Provides input on the development of project plans, test plans and implementation plans including determining estimates on time frames, needed resources and budgets.
+ Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
+ Provides expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business.
+ Identifies potential application solutions by understanding complex business/technical problems and opportunities.
+ Proactively identifies problems and presents/develops complex solutions – identifies and directs the implementation of process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
+ Provides subject matter expertise and direction to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
+ Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders and management.
+ Serves as an escalation point for issue resolution.
+ Demonstrate a learning mindset by contiguously cross-training on new tools and technologies.
What we’re looking for
Must-haves:
+ 7 – 10+ Years of experience in application development that directly aligns with the specific technology proficiency required for this position:
+ Java
+ Spring Boot
+ Angular
+ JavaScript
+ HTML5
+ CSS3
+ Amazon Web Services (S3, CloudFront, CloudFormation, ALB, SG, KMS, ECS, EC2, Lambda, cdk, Route 53, VPC, Secrets Manager, IAM, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, ACM, SQS, SNS, Kinesis Firehouse)
+ 4 Year/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor’s)
+ Proven track record as a strong collaborator and communicator
+ Experience in Agile infrastructure, environments, and deployment strategies / technologies to drive efficient working practices and DevOps
+ Experiences with code refactoring, design patterns, design-driven development, continuous deployment, highly scalable applications, application security
Nice-to-haves:
+ Experience in the following languages/frameworks, application platforms and developer tools:
+ Prove
+ Splunk
+ GitLab
+ Application Monitoring Tooling (AppDynamics, New Relic)
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial Group, 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 levels to help you successfully manage your career
+ Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
+ PTO/parental leave
+ Competitive 401K and employee benefits (https://hrdirectdocs.lfg.com/misc/HR/Recruiting/BenefitsResourcesGuide.pdf)
+ Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
+ Tuition assistance program
+ A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
+ Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Pay Range: $90,300 – $164,700
Actual base pay could vary 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 Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive (https://www.lfg.com/public/aboutus/companyoverview/diversityinclusion?audience\page\id=1422918942386) 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.
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