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.

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They play a crucial role in the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment, and ongoing support.

Essential Functions:

• Design, code, and test software features and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
• Lead coding efforts for specific modules or features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.
• 2-- 6 years of hands-on technology experience with the ability to work in teams spread out in multiple locations. 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 - 6 years of hands-on experience on Java 17 or above, at least on some AWS services (Batch, ECS, cloud formation, API gateway, S3, Lambdas), Spring boot, microservices, React, Angular, SQL.
• Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent applicable work experience
• Enthusiasm to work and learn in a team environment.

• Ability to work on a task independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player with experience of working in teams spread in multiple locations.
• Assist in coding, debugging, and testing software components and features.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Agile/ Scrum methodology

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.