Lead Software Engineer

Empower • Overland Park, KS

13d • $114,000 - $165,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Software Engineer will provide intermediate technical leadership by helping the team follow approved architecture and develop solutions and design considerations for the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications. This role will help establish best practices in software development, coding, code review, testing, and problem-solving while delivering complex project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience working in a full-stack environment.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices related to technical and architectural practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant project experience working in complex environments.
• Project experience working on Agile full-stack teams delivering multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project.
• Collaborate with business partners and architects to understand, recommend, and follow best practices and implement solutions.
• Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming with the team.
• Help the team move forward by applying technical problem-solving skills.
• Assist with code reviews and reinforce standard practices within the team.
• Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices.
• Serve as a go-to resource for exploring innovative solutions and conducting proofs of concept.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree