Securian Financial

Data Scientist

• Leverage data to drive business outcomes that align with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.
• Work closely with our Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing stakeholders to understand business needs and apply a variety of analysis, visualization, and modeling techniques to address them.
• Use data to solve complex business problems across the organization!
• Perform exploratory analysis and visualization of large data sets to identify opportunities and uncover insights for our stakeholders.
• Design and implement measurement and testing strategies for a variety of models and solutions.
• Work with variety of internal stakeholder groups to understand their business challenges and translate them into data science product and solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry and practice trends.

Senior Data Science Analyst

• Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.
• Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.
• Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.
• Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.
• Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.
• Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.

Lead Data Scientist

Frontend Engineer

• Develop, test, review, and maintain front‑end components and patterns using HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and ARIA to meet accessibility standards.
• Build reusable, flexible, and scalable UI components and patterns aligned to DSG guidelines and Securian’s brand.
• Support the component lifecycle, including intake, development, QA, accessibility audit, iteration, and release.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, accessibility specialists, analytics partners, and product teams to build solutions that meet user needs.
• Participate in design reviews, provide engineering perspective, and advise teams adopting DSG components.
• Contribute to technical documentation, usage guidance, best practices, and migration/support materials for developers and designers.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal DSG resources, including documentation sites and onboarding materials.
• Stay up to date on modern front‑end standards, accessibility guidelines, and design system best practices. Identify opportunities to enhance component quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility.

Front-end Development Engineer – Digital Standards Guide Team

QA Engineer

• Deliver test automation within agile teams; ensure code quality, reusability, and maintainability through reviews, standards, and best practices.
• Create and maintain Xray test cases to verify and validate requirements.
• Leverage Microsoft Copilot to accelerate test case creation, script development, and test data generation.
• Validate AI-generated artifacts for accuracy and business alignment.
• Promote practices that advance Continuous Delivery and Continuous Improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shift quality efforts lower in the test pyramid.
• Provide metrics to establish baselines and track quality and efficiency improvements.
• Lead efforts to define and articulate testing strategy for the project.
• Coach and provide technical leadership to peer QE team members.

Senior Quality Engineer

Artificial Intelligence

• Partner deeply with the AI Risk Management Working Group to evaluate use cases, understand risk profiles, and promote consistent application of responsible AI controls.
• Shepherd AI use case owners and delivery teams through the enterprise’s compliance processes from intake to approval providing clarity, coaching, and support to speed deployment with risk remediation.
• Monitor emerging AI risks, regulations, and industry best practices to help shape updates to internal AI policies, principles, safeguards, and risk evaluation methodologies.
• Curate, enhance, and maintain an enterprise registry of AI Solution Patterns, ensuring it is accurate, auditable, and actionable for both oversight and discoverability needs.
• Track and report on Securian’s responsible AI maturity, and enterprise trends to enable transparency and accountability.
• Support the creation and maintenance of reusable guidelines and repeatable processes that help associates adopt responsible AI behaviors with clarity and confidence.
• Partner with the Enterprise Sustainability and Diversity Equity & Inclusion teams to evaluate and recommend practices to address AI’s environmental impact and risks of discrimination.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Data Governance, and other stakeholders to ensure responsible AI expectations are embedded in solution architectures, vendor assessments, and delivery patterns.
• Contribute to the development of training materials, communications, and client and vendor inquiries around Securian’s responsible use of AI along our customer, client, and channel partner lifecycle.

Responsible AI Consultant

DevOps Engineer

• Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise.
• Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions.
• Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking.
• Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
• Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance.
• Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options.
• Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experienced with shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient server operations.

AWS Dev Ops Engineer

Platform Engineer

• Architect and implement secure, compliant data solutions that align with enterprise governance and security standards.
• Direct and prioritize the engineering backlog for data platform infrastructure and tooling to include vulnerability management, tool configurations and upgrades, and level 3 incident management.
• Champion platform selection and onboarding, ensuring adherence to data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Level 3 support for various data solutions and tools.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Governance teams to design solutions that meet business needs while enforcing security and compliance.
• Execute proof-of-concept projects to validate new technologies and ensure they meet governance and security requirements.
• Maintain platform security posture, addressing vulnerabilities and implementing best practices for data protection.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend solutions that balance innovation with compliance.

Senior Data Platform Engineer

ServiceNow

• Maintain, support, and develop the ServiceNow platform via scripting and system configurations.
• Establish design and capability guidelines for new and existing ServiceNow features to ensure platform integrity.
• Architect and implement integrations with ServiceNow, third-party solutions, and internally developed applications.
• Research, recommend, design, and implement ServiceNow platform services, including workflows, ITOM, ITBM, ITSM, Performance Analytics, CMDB, and ITAM.
• Train internal associates and administrators in the use and configuration of ServiceNow applications.
• Own your code from design to delivery, including test automation and detailed documentation.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve ServiceNow system issues or operational support tickets.
• Provide rotational after-hours on-call support for ServiceNow production issues.

ServiceNow Senior Analyst

Director

• The Director of Individual Solutions Distribution and Product Lifecycle Technology plays a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering the technology capabilities that enable our Individual Solutions business.
• This leader is accountable for ensuring that our channel partner distribution enablement, product development lifecycle, and risk ecosystem platforms are modern, resilient, customer-centric, and strategically aligned to drive measurable business outcomes.
• This business-focused technology leader will partner to drive commercial success in the individual life and annuity markets, advancing key business and technology strategies.
• In this role, you will champion the technology strategy that enhances end-to-end channel partner and customer experiences, accelerates product innovation, and strengthens the risk and actuarial capabilities essential to our future success.
• You will collaborate closely with product managers, business partners, architects, and engineering leaders to remove impediments, advance enterprise priorities, and ensure our platforms run safely, securely, and efficiently.
• This role requires a technology-forward, outcome-driven leader who excels at building high-performing teams, influencing across the organization, and inspiring teams to deliver meaningful value through our people, our partnerships, and our purpose to enable us to win in the Individual Solutions market.

Director, Individual Solutions Technology – Distribution and Product Lifecycle Technology

Claims Specialist

• Serves department dedicated to issuing timely, accurate benefit payments to customers and channel partners.
• Tasks include payment processing, data entry, records management, fraud prevention, and loss or eligibility investigations.
• Provides effective, customer-centric, and compliant communication to internal and external resources, clients, and partners.
• Adjudicates payments in compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable law, engaging legal, medical, and investigative resources as necessary.
• Maintains accurate and complete payment record to improve the customer experience, quality review/audit process, and protect our company in the event of litigation and regulatory investigations.
• Makes critical risk assessments on behalf of Securian Financial and its clients.
• May manage or serve as subject matter expert for special projects.
• Ensures payment practices are efficient and in keeping with our organization's values and the highest ethical standards.

Claims Examiner

Product Manager

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions—resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.
• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.
• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.
• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.
• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.
• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.
• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.
• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.
• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.
• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.
• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.
• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.
• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value.
• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value.
• Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.
• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Product Owner – Affinity Solutions Technology

Software Engineer

• Lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian’s technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality.
• Drive the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP—ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology.
• Shape cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.
• Lead Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.
• Work hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.
• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.
• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

REO Resiliency Engineering and Quality Leader

Product Marketing

• Strategize, plan, and execute omni-channel, multi-tactic marketing campaigns to, or in support of, high-value strategic and enrollment partners.
• Partner with the business to execute compelling brand experiences at industry conferences.
• Develop and deliver compelling content strategy to drive earned media to grow category awareness, engagement, and consideration metrics aligned to the category including: mature thought leadership strategy, drive proprietary research that solicits engagement, advance associate organic social media to build category awareness, maintain content-rich owned channels like Securian.com, case studies, and email.