Senior Software Engineer (Java)
EmpowerAbout the role
Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.
Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.
The Senior Software Engineer will implement complex software systems, lead significant software development projects, and provide technical expertise across architecture, product innovation, and development practices. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, improve products, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor engineers while maintaining high-quality code standards.
What you will do:
Lead the design and development of significant software features or projects.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and prioritize software requirements.
Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality code standards.
Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and bottlenecks.
Contribute to the improvement of development processes and software architecture.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and improve products.
Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, code comments, and clear, efficient code.
Assist in code reviews and enforce standard practices within the team.
Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies and development practices.
What you will bring:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
4+ years of experience in software development.
Experience as a Java Software Engineer.
Hands-on experience with J2EE application development.
Experience developing applications using Spring Boot.
Experience working with Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies.
Experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS cloud environments.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Effective leadership and communication skills.
Experience working in a full-stack environment.
Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.
What will set you apart:
Experience with Agile principles.
Prefer candidates in US Eastern time zone
This job operates in a professional office environment.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.
What we offer you
We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
- Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
- Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
- Paid volun
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