Lead Software Engineer

Talentify; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ parental leave

401K & employee benefits

Financial counseling & health coaching

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Productivity tools training

Job summary

Lincoln Financial is seeking a hands‑on Development Lead to drive delivery in a full‑stack, cloud‑based, API‑centric environment within an Agile value stream. This player‑coach role balances solution delivery with team leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

You will shape a high‑performing team as a technical SME focused on customer‑centric web solutions and automation, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability across onshore/offshore resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading or mentoring technical teams in web application environments.
• 5+ years full lifecycle development experience (design through production support).
• 5+ years in AWS cloud and RESTful API environments.
• 3+ years full‑stack development (frontend, API, integrations, persistence).
• Strong DevOps experience (CI/CD pipelines, automation).
• AWS certification required.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams (onshore/offshore).
• Financial Services experience preferred (Life Insurance strongly preferred, Annuities a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle development: design, build, test, deploy, and monitor modern web applications.
• 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.
• Support hiring, performance management, and team development planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Full lifecycle development

AWS cloud

Full-stack development

DevOps

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

TypeScript

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

Agile (Jira/VersionOne)

AWS certification

Distributed teams

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Jira

VersionOne

Job description

Alternate Locations: Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.

The Role at a Glance

We are seeking a hands‑on Development Lead to drive delivery in a full-stack, cloud‑based, API‑centric 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 modern web applications
• 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
• Support hiring, performance management, and team development planning

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)
• 5+ years in AWS cloud and RESTful API environments
• Practical experience with Generative AI/Agentic AI
• 3+ years full‑stack development (frontend, API, integrations, persistence)
• Strong DevOps experience (CI/CD pipelines, automation)
• Technical stack: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Experience with Agile frameworks and tools (e.g., Jira, VersionOne)
• AWS certification required
• 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

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 30, 2026, 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 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.

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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. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260‑455‑2558.

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