Engineering Analyst

The people and technology that power our Group business work is the Employee Benefit Solutions Technology (EBST) organization within Enterprise Technology. As a member of the COMET (Client Onboarding and Medical Underwriting Engineering Team), you will contribute to the development and support of systems that enable client onboarding, medical underwriting workflows, and employee benefits administration.

The COMET team supports business critical platforms used daily by underwriters and client implementation teams. These systems must remain stable, scalable, and reliable, particularly during peak periods such as Open Enrollment. This role is well suited for an engineer early in their career who has strong technical aptitude, a solid foundation in software engineering fundamentals, and an interest in growing their development skills, including development in a low-code environment such as the Pega Platform.

Key Responsibilities

* Configure and enhance workflows, rules, and user interface components within a low‑code workflow platform

* Support & enhance Java‑based systems

* Assist with troubleshooting, defect resolution, and delivering enhancements in existing application(s), under guidance from experienced engineers

* Learn how business processes, workflow design, and data quality impact client onboarding and medical underwriting outcomes

* Collaborate with product owners, analysts, quality engineers, and other developers to deliver incremental improvements

Required Qualifications

* Strong technical aptitude with a foundation in software engineering or computer science concepts (through education or hands‑on experience)

* Exposure to Java or object‑oriented programming, with interest in deepening hands‑on development skills over time

* Willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly, including low‑code development platforms such as Pega

* Basic understanding of how enterprise applications support business processes and integrate with other systems

* Ability to troubleshoot issues, follow guidance, and incorporate feedback through collaboration and code reviews

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, curiosity, and a growth mindset in a complex domain

Preferred Qualifications

* Pega CSA certification or equivalent hands‑on experience

* Exposure to front‑end or full‑stack development, with interest in expanding these skills as applications evolve

* Exposure to SQL or relational databases for basic data investigation

* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're within a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Cloud Computing, Programming Languages, Quality Assurance (QA), Software Implementations, Technical Knowledge

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

$55,700.00 - $

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

* We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

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