Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower is a company focused on transforming financial lives by providing a flexible work environment and promoting internal mobility. The Lead Software Engineer will guide the team in following best practices for software development, while delivering complex projects in a full-stack environment.

Responsibilities

• Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project
• Collaborate with the business and architects to understand, suggest, and follow best practices and implement solutions
• Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming within the team
• Help the team move forward by applying technical problem-solving skills and assist in resolving production issues
• Assist in code reviews and enforce standard practices within the team
• Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices
• Serve as the go-to person for trying innovative solutions or conducting proof-of-concepts
• Deliver complex pieces of project work

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Experience working in a full-stack environment - Java 17 and above, SQL, Angular or React
• AWS or any cloud technology
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices for technical and architectural practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and technical influencing skills
• Relevant project experience working in complex environments
• Project experience working on Agile full-stack teams delivering multiple projects

Benefits

• 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) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

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