The Associate Software Engineer in the Launchpad program will gain hands-on software development experience, working under guidance to translate business requirements into technical solutions and participate in agile projects.
About the Launchpad Program
The tech industry is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses globally. If you're looking to break into Tech, we've developed a program where you will have the opportunity to engage with tech leaders, develop your skills, and learn more about our culture while advancing your career. In this program, you will gain hands-on experience in your targeted discipline and lay the groundwork for the future of tech. If you want to make a difference in your work and community, you'll find a home here at Lowe's.
You must be available to start on Monday, January 12th, 2026.
This program offers experience to candidates who want to break into tech by following our program timeline below:
Orientation • 1 Week
• Learn Lowe's policies, benefits, and business strategy
• Hands-on integration with Lowe's culture
• Learn tech processes, systems, and operations
Bootcamp • 8 Weeks
• Fast-paced learning in targeted discipline
• Dedicated coaching with a structured curriculum
• Skills assessments
• Individual & Group Projects
Rotation 1 & 2 • 12 Months
• Rotations in different areas of Tech
• Hands-on experience & meaningful work
• Professional development
Final Placement
On completion of Launchpad, you are matched with a Tech team that best suits your interests to continue advancing your career and driving big changes with Lowe's.
You'll gain valuable skills and a place to connect with tech leaders, all while finding full-time job placement in this expanding industry.
Job Description
• Assists with translating business requirements and specifications into code modules and software solutions; provides insight into recommendations for technical solutions that meet design and functional needs.
• Configures, build, tests, and debugs the application or technical architecture components by leveraging various software development methodologies and programming languages.
• Participates in developing core modules, code reviews, and transitions of the application or technical architecture components to the engineers.
• Implements and maintains business software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications with guidance from senior colleagues as appropriate .
• Develops software using modern technologies by following company-wide guidelines and standards while working closely with senior level engineers. Solves technical problems and refines solutions based on feedback from more senior level engineers.
• Participates in agile ceremonies to discuss action items and provide updates.
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of coursework or program focused on software development or related skills (e.g., technology related college coursework, bootcamp, certification program, coding academy)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science , CIS, or related field
• 1 year of experience in software development or a related field
• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
• 1 year of experience in database technologies
• 1 year of experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 1 year of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
• 1 year of experience writing technical documentation in a software development environment
• 1 year of experience with Web Services
• Experience with application and integration middleware
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
The tech industry is constantly evolving, creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses globally. If you're looking to break into Tech, we've developed a program where you will have the opportunity to engage with tech leaders, develop your skills, and learn more about our culture while advancing your career. In this program, you will gain hands-on experience in your targeted discipline and lay the groundwork for the future of tech. If you want to make a difference in your work and community, you'll find a home here at Lowe's.
You must be available to start on Monday, January 12th, 2026.
This program offers experience to candidates who want to break into tech by following our program timeline below:
Orientation • 1 Week
• Learn Lowe's policies, benefits, and business strategy
• Hands-on integration with Lowe's culture
• Learn tech processes, systems, and operations
Bootcamp • 8 Weeks
• Fast-paced learning in targeted discipline
• Dedicated coaching with a structured curriculum
• Skills assessments
• Individual & Group Projects
Rotation 1 & 2 • 12 Months
• Rotations in different areas of Tech
• Hands-on experience & meaningful work
• Professional development
Final Placement
On completion of Launchpad, you are matched with a Tech team that best suits your interests to continue advancing your career and driving big changes with Lowe's.
You'll gain valuable skills and a place to connect with tech leaders, all while finding full-time job placement in this expanding industry.
Job Description
• Assists with translating business requirements and specifications into code modules and software solutions; provides insight into recommendations for technical solutions that meet design and functional needs.
• Configures, build, tests, and debugs the application or technical architecture components by leveraging various software development methodologies and programming languages.
• Participates in developing core modules, code reviews, and transitions of the application or technical architecture components to the engineers.
• Implements and maintains business software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications with guidance from senior colleagues as appropriate .
• Develops software using modern technologies by following company-wide guidelines and standards while working closely with senior level engineers. Solves technical problems and refines solutions based on feedback from more senior level engineers.
• Participates in agile ceremonies to discuss action items and provide updates.
Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of coursework or program focused on software development or related skills (e.g., technology related college coursework, bootcamp, certification program, coding academy)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science , CIS, or related field
• 1 year of experience in software development or a related field
• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)
• 1 year of experience in database technologies
• 1 year of experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 1 year of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
• 1 year of experience writing technical documentation in a software development environment
• 1 year of experience with Web Services
• Experience with application and integration middleware
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Top Skills
Application And Integration Middleware
Database Technologies
Programming Languages
Software Development Methodologies
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