Senior Software Engineer

Empower • KS Remote, KS

13d • $105,700 - $149,275 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer is a seasoned professional responsible for implementing complex software systems, leading development projects, and providing technical expertise. They are key contributors to the architecture and innovation of software products.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in backend technologies: Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Batch).
• Experienced in writing unit/functional tests to drive up code coverage and automation metrics.
• Effective leadership, communication and influencing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working in a full stack environment with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience building highly scalable web applications.
• Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, batch, RDS, Elasticache.
• Experience with DevOps processes and tools.
• Experience with Agile software development.
• Experience with front end technologies including: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular and React.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of significant software features or projects.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and prioritize software requirements.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality code standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and software architecture.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to debug and improve products.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, code comments, clear and efficient code.
• Assist in code reviews and enforce standard practices within the team.
• Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies and development practices.

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