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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lincoln National Corporation
- **Location:** Radnor, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,375.0 - $192,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Database Queries, DevOps, Spring Framework, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Integration, TypeScript, VersionOne, Web Applications, Web Services, Delivery Pipeline, Technical Debt, AngularJS, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=68e5f1a0064f1bda

## About the Role

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

## Description

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