Software Solutions Development Program (SDP)

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Product Management · DevOps

In short

The Software Solutions Development Program (SDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to develop future technology leaders by bridging business needs and technical solutions. Participants will gain hands-on experience in various technology domains, focusing on strategy, collaboration, and leadership rather than deep specialization in programming.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software across multiple domains.
Collaborate with product owners, business partners, and end users to understand problems and define solution approaches.
Apply Agile principles and collaborate within cross-functional teams.
Participate in technology planning, trade-off discussions, and design decisions.
Apply and learn modern development tools and platforms like object-oriented languages, web technologies, databases, cloud services, and version control.
Facilitate communication of technical concepts between technical and non-technical audiences.
Partner with mentors and rotation managers to set goals, track progress, and reflect on learnings.
Engage in elective “lab” projects in areas like DevOps, UI/UX, AI/ML, and cross-functional consulting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related technical or analytical field.
Demonstrated interest in technology, business processes, or product development through coursework, internships, or project work.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in software engineering or MBA.
Engineering co-op or intern experience.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver software-enabled solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Experience gathering, documenting, and validating business or system requirements.
Participation in project planning, stakeholder reviews, and/or solution design discussions.
Experience leading or coordinating work across teams (with or without formal authority).

Benefits

Unique three-year rotational program.
Develop future technology leaders.
Hands-on experience in software development.
Emphasis on strategy, collaboration, system design, and stakeholder engagement.
Holistic understanding of how technology enables business outcomes.
Mentorship and structured development experiences.
Well-positioned for roles such as technology lead, product owner, systems analyst, solution architect, and engineering manager.
Exposure to enterprise systems, integrations, and/or end-to-end process flows.
Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee resource groups.
Recognition programs.
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Skills

object-oriented languagesweb technologiesdatabasescloud servicesversion controlDevOpsUI/UXAI/ML

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