Software Solutions Development Program (SDP)

Emerson • Elyria, OH

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About The Position

The Software Solutions Development Program (SDP) is a unique three-year rotational program designed to develop future technology leaders who can bridge business needs and technical solutions. This program provides hands-on experience in software development while emphasizing strategy, collaboration, system design, and stakeholder engagement. The program is a great fit for candidates interested in the impact of technology decisions and curious about product strategy, process, and people – not just code. Participants will rotate across multiple technology domains—including connected products, enterprise platforms, analytics, ERP systems, and intelligent automation—gaining a holistic understanding of how technology enables business outcomes. Through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and structured development experiences, you will build the skills needed to influence technical direction, lead initiatives, and drive meaningful impact. This role is well-suited for individuals interested in growing toward technical leadership, solution ownership, or business-facing technology roles rather than deep specialization in individual programming tasks. Graduates of this program will be well-positioned for roles such as technology lead, product owner, systems analyst, solution architect, and engineering manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical or analytical field
• Demonstrated interest in technology, business processes, or product development through coursework, internships, or project work
• You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive.
• You convert ideas into actions and produce results with new initiatives.
• You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams.
• You prepare content for communication that is impactful.
• You treat mistakes as stepping-stones and reduce risk by testing consequences.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in software engineering or MBA
• Engineering co-op or intern experience
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver software-enabled solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business or system requirements
• Participation in project planning, stakeholder reviews, and/or solution design discussions
• Exposure to enterprise systems, integrations, and/or end-to-end process flows
• Experience leading or coordinating work across teams (with or without formal authority)

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software across multiple domains
• Collaborate with product owners, business partners, and end users to understand problems and define solution approaches
• Apply Agile principles and collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Participate in technology planning, trade-off discussions, and design decisions
• Apply and learn modern development tools and platforms (e.g. object-oriented languages, web technologies, databases, cloud services, and version control) while also contributing to design reviews, architectural discussions, and delivery planning
• Facilitate communication of technical concepts between technical and non-technical audiences
• Partner with mentors and rotation managers to set goals, track progress, and reflect on learnings at the conclusion of each rotation
• Engage in elective “lab” projects to broaden experience in areas like DevOps, UI/UX, AI/ML, and cross-functional consulting

Benefits

• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees