Software Engineer

Empower • Overland Park, KS

4d • $87,400 - $123,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications across the software development lifecycle. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, contribute to design and architecture discussions, troubleshoot complex software issues, and support delivery of reliable software features and components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
• 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

• AWS experience
• SQL queries experience
• Experience with Agile principles.
• Experience across multiple projects and development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, and test software features and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
• Lead coding efforts for specific modules or features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree