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 will lead the design, architecture, and delivery of complex software solutions, including modern data‑driven and Gen AI‑enabled applications. This person will contribute to software architecture decisions, independently lead significant projects, and provide technical guidance across the full development lifecycle. This role will partner closely with cross‑functional teams and external customer‑facing stakeholders to refine requirements, design scalable solutions, troubleshoot complex code and system issues, improve products, and uphold strong engineering standards. The Senior Software Engineer will also mentor junior engineers, support modern engineering practices, and help build software solutions using cloud platforms, CI/CD practices, AI tools, and full‑stack technologies. What you will do Lead the design, development, and delivery of significant software features, platforms, or projects from concept through implementation Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions across full‑stack, cloud, data, and AI‑enabled environments Design, build, and support Gen AI software solutions and AI‑assisted capabilities that improve business processes, reporting, analysis, or customer outcomes Work independently to manage technical projects, solve complex problems, and deliver high‑quality software solutions Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers and provide technical guidance, code feedback, and best‑practice coaching Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to refine, prioritize, and translate business requirements into technical solutions Partner with stakeholders on external customer reporting, analysis, and data‑driven insights Build and maintain software using technologies such as Java, Python, SQL, and related full‑stack frameworks Use cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices to improve delivery speed, scalability, and reliability Participate in code reviews and maintain high‑quality code standards Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex code, application, data, and performance issues Investigate and resolve technical issues, bottlenecks, and production defects Contribute to improvements in development processes, engineering standards, software architecture, and platform reliability Document and demonstrate solutions through technical documentation, code comments, and clear, efficient code Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies, AI tools, cloud services, and software 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 Experience designing, building, and supporting software solutions in full‑stack environments Strong programming experience with Java, Python, SQL, or similar technologies Experience working with data, reporting, analysis, or data‑driven application development Experience with cloud technologies and cloud‑based application development Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, version control, and modern engineering practices Familiarity with AI tools, Gen AI concepts, or AI‑assisted software development practices Deep understanding of software architecture, application design, and scalable engineering principles Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills Ability to independently lead technical work, manage project deliverables, and drive solutions through completion Effective leadership, mentoring, communication, and technical influencing skills Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders What will set you apart Experience designing or building Gen AI software solutions, AI‑enabled workflows, or AI‑assisted reporting and analysis tools Experience supporting external customer reporting, analytics, or customer‑facing data solutions Experience architecting cloud‑native solutions Experience leading projects independently from requirements through delivery Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical leadership within an engineering team Experience with Agile principles Experience improving CI/CD processes, deployment automation, observability, or production support practices Experience troubleshooting complex application, data, integration, or performance issues 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) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all. Base Salary Range $105,700.00 – $149,275.00 Equal opportunity employer – Drug‑free workplace 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 (40 and over), 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr