Senior Software Engineer

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 is a seasoned professional responsible for implementing complex software systems, leading development projects, and providing technical expertise. They are key contributors to the architecture and innovation of software products. 

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, clear and 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:

• Experienced in working in a full stack environment with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles
• 4+ years of experience in backend technologies: Java, Spring Boot,
• 2 + years of experience with front end technologies including: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular AND React.
• Effective leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required

What will set you apart:

• Experience with Agile principles preferred
• AWS/Java Spring Batch experience

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 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.

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 volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

$103,600.00 - $146,350.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible