[Remote] Sr Application Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thrivent is a company committed to helping people thrive with purpose, and they are seeking a Senior Application Engineer. In this role, you will act as a technical expert, providing design recommendations, developing software solutions, and collaborating with teams to enhance engineering practices and standards.ResponsibilitiesApply technical knowledge to drive outcomes for customersAbility to work and problem solve independently on initiatives that align to the broader software engineering strategyMember of team that can work independently, as well as collaboratively with team, in developing core software for the product that delivers outcomesConsistent and dependable in delivering core software that delivers outcomes and meets/exceeds the teams expectations for stability, scalability, resilience, etcShares new ideas and techniques with team; Encourages junior engineers to invest in learning as a part of their jobParticipate in team’s collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve a problem/remove technical roadblocks for the teamParticipate in product planning and implementation. Helps team to understand and decompose workContribute to develop engineering practices, templates and frameworks in collaboration with the teamContinuously assessing technology to build more stable, scalable, and resilient software; Use data to measure progressPromote and expand on the use of the CI/CD pipeline to improve the deployment and build processParticipates in the team support rotation and provides expert knowledge on focus subsystemsContribute to define the selection criteria for selecting the right technology vendors Participate in proof of concept / technology along with the vendorProvide guidance to junior engineers to help them learn foundational software engineering skillsProvide technical expertise and help the team to solve technical/software issuesProvide trainings to the junior developers and groom themProvide domain expertise on software products in their area to junior engineers to help them learn/grow their skills and contribute as part of the teamEngage in the tech community to build the Thrivent technology brand and position as the employer of choice in the marketParticipate in the interview process or be part of the panel to recruit the right talent to the teamContribute to the recruitment to define the structure of the interview process to hire the right talent to the teamModels Thrivent’s leadership competencies – courage, collaboration, and commitment by demonstrating resiliency, working together to make the best decisions, and holding yourself and others accountableSupports 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 clientsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experience7+ years of Mainframe experience in engineering environments, taking abstract concepts and ideas and formulating a detailed software engineering plan to deliverSound knowledge of industry standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practicesSound knowledge of version and revision control practices and proceduresSound knowledge of systems design concepts that provide security and stabilityExpertise in debugging code and/or complex log files for troubleshooting and analysis of product defectsExpert knowledge/experience with querying databases for complex data lookup/updatePerform code reviews with associate team membersFinancial Services or Insurance industry experienceCoach / mentor other team members as appropriateJava Object Oriented Programming experienceWealth Management Accelerator (WMA) experience is a plusBenefitsVarious bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)Medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending account401kPensionLife and accidental death and dismemberment insuranceDisability insuranceSupplemental protection insurance20 days of Paid Time Off each yearSick and Safe Time10 paid company holidaysVolunteer Time OffPaid parental leaveEAPWell-being benefitsOther employee benefitsCompany OverviewThrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. It was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.thrivent.com.Company H1B SponsorshipThrivent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 10 in 2025, 9 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.