Engineer - Modern Workplace Experience and Communications

Join Thrivent as an Engineer - Modern Workplace Experience and Communications and shape the future of workplace technology at a leading financial services organization. This remote-friendly role in the United States offers you the chance to innovate with Microsoft 365 solutions, AI technologies like MS 365 Copilot, and vendor communications tools. If you're passionate about creating dynamic, inclusive workforce experiences that empower collaboration, wellbeing, and efficiency, apply now for this exciting Microsoft 365 Engineer opportunity at Thrivent.

Why Join Thrivent?

Thrivent is more than a financial services company—we're a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping people achieve financial clarity and live lives full of meaning and gratitude. As a Fortune 500 company with a not-for-profit heritage, we combine the strength of a large enterprise with the heart of a community-focused mission. Our Modern Workplace Experience and Communications team is at the forefront of transforming how our 2,000+ employees collaborate, innovate, and thrive in a hybrid world.

Here, you'll work on cutting-edge projects leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI-driven solutions, and modern DevOps practices to enable a flexible, inclusive workforce experience. Whether you're optimizing communication tools or building resilient software capabilities, your work will directly impact Team Thrivent's ability to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently—regardless of location or device. Partnering with Human Resources and Enterprise Communications, you'll champion products that foster community, wellbeing, and enterprise-wide success.

Thrivent offers a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, and the resources to tackle complex challenges. Join us and be part of a team that's building the modern workplace of tomorrow.

Role Description

As an Engineer on the Modern Workplace Experience and Communications team, you'll create and modify Microsoft 365 solutions to address organizational challenges while managing communications vendor tools. Working independently and collaboratively, you'll develop core software capabilities to solve complex customer problems. Embrace new technologies like MS 365 Copilot to expand our AI portfolio, enabling a dynamic workforce where employees thrive, collaborate, and reach their potential. Our products empower smarter work through enhanced collaboration, community building, wellbeing initiatives, and seamless enterprise communication.

Detailed Responsibilities

Designing Solutions

• Apply technical knowledge to drive customer outcomes in Microsoft 365 environments.
• Independently problem-solve initiatives aligned with broader software engineering strategies.
• Design solutions within core frameworks for team software products.
• Participate in low-level design for product areas and team initiatives.

Designing Software

• Employ critical thinking to resolve complex, customer-significant problems.
• Develop core software independently and collaboratively, delivering stable, scalable, resilient outcomes.
• Consistently meet or exceed team expectations for software quality and performance.

Learning and Applying New Techniques

• Proactively learn emerging technologies to enhance product lifecycle and capabilities, including AI integrations like MS 365 Copilot.

Collaborating within the Team

• Provide technical expertise in collaboration sessions to remove roadblocks.
• Contribute to product planning, work decomposition, and implementation.

DevOps

• Participate in team support rotations and build deep knowledge of focus subsystems.

Coaching Engineers

• Offer technical guidance to resolve software issues.
• Mentor junior developers through trainings and grooming.

Required Skills

To succeed in this Modern Workplace Engineer role, you'll need expertise in Microsoft 365 development, AI tools, and agile practices. Key skills include:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 platform (Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with MS 365 Copilot and AI solution development.
• Strong software design and problem-solving abilities.
• DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring.
• Collaboration and mentoring in cross-functional teams.

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience: 5+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years focused on Microsoft 365 solutions. Proven track record in AI integrations, vendor tool management, and enterprise communications. Experience coaching engineers and participating in DevOps rotations preferred.

Compensation Overview

Competitive base salary plus performance incentives, reflecting your expertise in modern workplace technologies.

Benefits

Thrivent provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, professional development, flexible work arrangements, and mission-driven perks that support your wellbeing and growth.