Principal Engineer Software

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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We are currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer to oversee the software design process for products we are developing. In this position, you will develop and test software to ensure it meets the needs of our clients, performing code reviews and providing feedback to junior developers and engineers. Applicants should have a postsecondary degree as well as a significant amount of experience developing software using Java or C++.

Job Duties:

•    Lead and oversee the software design process
•    Develop and test software to ensure it meets the needs of end-users
•    Contribute to the improvement of development processes and software architecture
•    Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and bottlenecks
•    Collaborate with cross functional teams to debug and improve products
•    Facilitate new software implementation
•    Participate in code reviews and enforce standard practices within the team
•    Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies and development practices
•    Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance
•    Provide technical support
Qualifications:

•    Should have designed, developed, maintained a complex software solution involving multiple stakeholders. 
•    5+ years of hands on experience in either Java or C++
•    Experience with Scrum and other Agile methodologies
•    Solid Expertise on one or more Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL etc.) , NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase etc.) and distributed cache technologies such as Redis
•    Proven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externally. 
•    Experience on RESTful / gRPC micro services
•    Strong documentation, problem-solving, and debugging skills
•    Experienced in working in a Full stack environment
•    Experience with one or more Cloud platforms AWS(Preferred), GCP
•    Excellent communication and technical influencing skills
•    Proven team player who can mentor other technical members of the team. 
Preferred Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (doctorate a plus)
•    Experience in Finance, Wealth Management or similar

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.