Senior Software Engineer - API Development

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 lead the design and delivery of complex software solutions, contribute to software architecture decisions, and provide technical guidance across the development lifecycle. This person will work closely with cross functional teams to refine requirements, solve technical challenges, improve products, and uphold strong engineering standards while mentoring other engineers and adapting to modern development practices.

What you will do:

• Lead the design and development of significant software features or projects
• Develop and maintain React-based API integrations to connect front-end applications with Java-based microservices, representing the majority of day-to-day development work (up to 80%)
• 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 through 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 required
• 4+ years of experience in software development
• API Development experience
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages - preferably Java, Python
• 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
• Open to candidates with strong backend engineering experience or full stack development backgrounds
• Experience working with legacy systems, including Oracle databases, PL/SQL, or similar technologies, is highly desirable

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 upo