Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Development Lead to drive delivery in a full-stack environment within a mature Agile value stream. This is a player-coach role—balancing solution delivery with team leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement. You will lead a "you build it, you own it" culture, shaping a high-performing team while serving as a technical SME focused on customer-centric web solutions and automation.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead full lifecycle development: design, build, test, deploy, and monitor web applications and web services
• Drive IT strategy and engineering best practices (SLAs, release pipelines, technical debt reduction)
• Coach and develop engineers while scaling team capability and performance
• Champion Agile delivery and continuous improvement across processes and outcomes
• Partner with leadership to assess and integrate emerging technologies and trends
• Influence and support enterprise initiatives, including change management efforts
• Ensure quality, compliance, and strong internal controls across solutions
• Provide technical leadership on complex initiatives and customer-facing platforms

What we're looking for:

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years leading or mentoring technical teams in web application environments
• 5+ years full lifecycle development experience (design through production support)
• 3+ years full-stack development (frontend, API, integrations, persistence)
• 3+ years of database development, including tables, views, stored procedures, functions, and complex queries, especially in Microsoft SQL Server
• Strong DevOps experience (CI/CD pipelines, automation)
• Technical stack: Java, Spring, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Experience with Agile frameworks and tools (e.g., Jira, VersionOne)
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams (onshore/offshore)
• Financial Services experience preferred (Life Insurance strongly preferred, Annuities a plus)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with enterprise job schedulers, such as StoneBranch

Application Deadline: Applications for this position will be accepted through January 1, 2027, 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 $120,375 - $192,600 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 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.