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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer - Java - **Company:** Thrivent Financial For Lutherans - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $81,537.0 - $110,315.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Automation of Tests, Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, Industry Standard Architecture, Spring Framework, Log Files, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2e3c01e69234f685 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience * 3 to 5 years of Engineering experience * Experience using the following technical skills: Java, REST API's, Kafka, Spring Boot, Spring Integration, GitHub. * Experience using AI Tools to improve engineering productivity. * Sound knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) * Knowledge of industry standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices * Knowledge of systems design concepts that provide security and stability * Deep knowledge of Operating Systems and/or Application Development Platforms * Ability to debug code and/or complex log files for troubleshooting and analysis of product defects * Sound understanding of application engineering concepts * Knowledge/experience with querying databases for data lookup/update Preferred: * Financial Services industry experience * Coach / mentor other team members as appropriate. * GitHub experience. * Playwrite Test Automation. ## Description As an Engineer you will create and/or modify solutions to complex software problems. This includes coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining those solutions. You will participate in leading smaller engineering efforts as well as contributing to larger, enterprise-wide initiatives. The Engineering teams are challenged to partner across departments and divisions to achieve the best outcomes for our customers., Designing Solutions * Apply technical knowledge to drive outcomes for customers * Ability to work and problem solve independently on initiatives that align to the broader software engineering strategy * Proficient at designing solutions within core framework of software products within this team * Participate in low level design for the product area / within the team. Designing Software * Use independent, critical thinking to solve complex problems which are significant to the customer. * Member of team that can work independently, as well as collaboratively with team, in developing core software for the product that delivers outcomes. * Consistent and dependable in delivering core software that delivers outcomes and meets/exceeds the teams expectations for stability, scalability, resilience, etc. Learning and Applying New Techniques * Seek out opportunities to learn new technologies that improve the product and its lifecycle. Collaborating within the Team * Participate in team's collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve a problem/remove technical roadblocks for the team * Participate in product planning and implementation. Helps team to understand and decompose work " DevOps * Participates in the team support rotation and builds knowledge on focus subsystems." Coaching Engineers * Provide technical expertise and help the team to solve technical/software issues * Provide trainings to the junior developers and groom them" Recruiting/Building Talent * Participate in the interview process or be part of the panel to recruit the right talent to the team * Models Thrivent's leadership competencies - courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountable. * Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent's trust and reputation remain strong with its clients. * Perform other related duties as required. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Building Developer Experience - Brick by Brick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1461-building-developer-experience-brick-by-brick) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)