Lead 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.

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The Lead Software Engineer is an intermediate technical leadership role responsible for guiding the team in adhering to approved architecture, while designing and delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions. This role contributes to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of applications, while establishing and promoting best practices in software development, coding standards, code reviews, testing, and problem-solving.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly proficient in JavaScript, and experienced in architecture and design. This role is expected to deliver complex components of projects and serve as a technical leader within the team.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and contribute to the end-to-end technical flow of projects
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and architects to design and implement effective solutions aligned with best practices
• Lead and influence technical discussions, sharing expertise and driving sound decision-making within the team
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to solve complex problems and guide development efforts
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and development best practices
• Champion high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software design
• Champion strong unit testing and continuous quality improvement
• Stay current with emerging technologies and continuously improve development practices
• Act as a go-to resource for innovation, proof-of-concepts, and evaluating new tools or approaches

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript
• Strong attention to detail and a solid foundation in software architecture and design
• Hands-on experience with PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle SQL, UNIX (Solaris), and C-Shell
• Experience working in full-stack development environments
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and industry best practices
• Proven ability to work in complex technical environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SmartCOMM / Smart Communications platforms
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and SOLID principles

Additional Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills
• Experience working on Agile teams delivering multiple concurrent projects

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and employment may be terminated at any time in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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.