Staff Engineer
Core
Architectural direction for complex, cross-cutting initiatives in the Wealth Foundations product team, focusing on Advisor/client experience, API modernization, and cloud transformation.
Role type
Staff Engineer (Architect & Technical Lead) (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ-46491-staff-engineer-at-thrivent)
Builds
Resilient, scalable software platforms and integrated systems for Brokerage/Trust and non-proprietary products.
Domain
Financial Services / Wealth Management / Cloud Infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, system integration patterns, large-scale project management, CI/CD pipeline leadership, technical mentoring, vendor evaluation, strategic technology roadmap definition.
Preferred skills
Financial Services industry experience, Master's degree in a related field.
Technologies
Cloud platforms, API frameworks, CI/CD tools, enterprise software ecosystems.
Responsibilities
Design systems and software integration patterns across diverse engineering ecosystems; Lead the design of critical path technology for the product group; Coordinate design and integration of entire systems including subsystems; Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers of varying levels; Lead the evaluation process for software solutions and select appropriate platforms; Promote and expand the use of CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment processes.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with significant mentorship and strategy influence.
