Lead 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. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Lead Software Engineer is an intermediate technical leadership role responsible for helping the team set the tone with following the approved architecture and producing solutions and design considerations for the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications. The role will also establish best practices in software development, coding, code-review, testing, and problem-solving. This role will be expected to deliver complex pieces of deliverables for a project. Essential Functions: Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project Collaborate with the business and architects to understand, suggest, and follow best practices and implement solutions. Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming within the team. Help the team to move forward with the technical problem-solving skills. Assist in code review and enforce standard practices within the team. Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices. Go-to person for trying out innovative solutions or conducting proof-of-concepts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent training. 5+ years of experience in software development. Experienced in working in a full-stack environment. Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices Strong knowledge on industry best practices on technical and architectural practices Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and technical influencing skills Relevant project experience of working in complex environments preferred Project experience in working on Agile full-stack teams delivering multiple projects preferred This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract. 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. Apply To This Job