Associate, Application Development ETP (CONVERSION 2026)

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Date: Sep 29, 2025

Primary Location: Radnor, PA, US

Company: Lincoln Financial

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina)

 

Work Arrangement:

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

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 75211

 

The Role at a Glance

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.

What you'll be doing

  • 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.

What we’re looking for

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 4 Year/Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering (Minimum Required)

  • 0 - 1+ Years experience in application development that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position (Required)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Travel Type: Regional Domestic

  • Travel Amount: up to 50%

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures.

  • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Apply concepts such as probability, statistics, modeling, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

  • Works with mathematical concepts such as averages and/or variances.

REASONING ABILITY

  • Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

  • Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

  • Demonstrates ability to evaluate information and the implications of a course of action or solution.

  • Evaluate trends in data or information.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency, critical or hazardous situations. 

  • Ability to work with others in a team environment. 

  • Demonstrated solid relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues).  

  • Demonstrates excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail.  

  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.  

  • Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information. 

  • Finds common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

  • Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements. 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • No Licensure or Certification Required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to handle & feel & talk, hear & see.

  • The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk & reach with hands & arms.

  • Employee must be able to work more than 40 hrs per week.

  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs

Application Deadline

 

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 $75,000 - $90,000 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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Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities

If you are interested in a career at Lincoln, we encourage you to review our current openings and apply on our website. Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters.

 

Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.  Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at fraudhotline@lfg.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.

 

Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy.  An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

 

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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