Associate, Application Development ETP (CONVERSION 2026)

Lincoln Financial Group • Radnor, PA

94d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This position will support innovative business solutions by creating basic new applications and modifying basic existing applications and providing post production support. S/he will support the delivery of business application software solutions following the system development life cycle process. This role is part of Lincoln's Emerging Technologist Program (ETP), a two-year early career development initiative designed to accelerate the growth of future-ready IT professionals.

Requirements

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
• 0 - 1+ Years experience in application development that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Performs and delivers on routine assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Analyzes, designs, codes, debugs, integrates and tests basic software application solutions for systems.
• Analyzes basic systems specifications of existing programs to determine requirements.
• Documents programs and procedures.
• Provides basic input to appropriate project team members/internal stakeholders regarding project plans, test plans and implementation plans.
• Creates basic technical specifications from business requirements/business specifications.
• Prepares and/or generates basic test data.
• Tests program changes thoroughly to ensure accuracy.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders and IT to support and understand requirements and expectations to achieve quality technical solutions.
• Participates in the requirements, design and coding walkthroughs to ensure the development of quality solutions.
• Investigates and resolves basic problems including providing support for production systems in a timely manner.
• Proactively identifies basic problems and presents/develops solutions.
• Communicates effectively with internal stakeholders and management.
• Ensures that basic system improvements are successfully implemented.
• Supports, applies and adheres to LFG standards and processes, including change management and project management methodology.
• Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Remains current in profession and industry trends.
• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by: - Making suggestions for improvement - Learning new skills, procedures and processes.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree