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.
As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle from requirements to development, to implementation in production environments. This position is very hands-on and requires a strong ability to adapt to challenging problems and an intense desire to work as part of a cohesive team. All team members are expected to keep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks and to display industry competitive skills and techniques.
What will you do:
- Develop rich client web applications with Java, Spring, Spring boot web services.
- Work with and develop client programs, classes and sub-systems of medium complexity.
- Work with Business Analysts to ensure that technical design and programs satisfy business needs
What will you bring:
- 2+ years of strong back-end specifically in Java, and Spring Boot.
- Knowledge of Oracle / MySQL / SQL database.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required.
- Any experience with web service development and AWS architecture.
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.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of strong back-end experience in Java and Spring Boot
- Knowledge of Oracle / MySQL / SQL database
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with web service development and AWS architecture
Empower (empower) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 6% plus potential discretionary contributions and no‑cost financial planning signal strong retirement support. This focus on retirement consistently elevates the value of the total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental‑health resources, wellness incentives, and HSA contributions indicates a robust health offering. Multiple plan options and supportive services (such as virtual care and second opinions) expand access and utility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO programs (including Responsible Time for exempt roles), paid holidays, floating days, and paid volunteer hours offer strong time‑off coverage. These features contribute materially to overall compensation value.
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What We Do
Built on a foundation of trust, integrity and promise, we proudly serve over 71,000 outstanding organizations and more than 17 million individuals. ¹ We take great pride in helping people with saving, investing and advice, while providing them with the tools and resources they need to help reach their financial goals. We’re continuing to grow — and innovate — every day. Our mission is to empower financial freedom for all. That mission starts by delivering advice, personalized guidance and critical support. We strive to meet the unique needs of everyone we serve and embrace the opportunity to inspire them along their journey. Disclosures: https://www.empower.com/social-media
