Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Empower$105K — $149K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of software development experience
  • Experience as a Java Software Engineer
  • Hands-on experience with J2EE application development
  • Proficient in Spring Boot and Kafka
  • Experience in AWS cloud environments
  • Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of major software features
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Collaborate with teams to refine and prioritize software requirements
  • Participate in code reviews ensuring high quality
  • Investigate and resolve complex technical issues
  • Contribute to improving development processes
  • Document and demonstrate solutions clearly

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and financial advisory services
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Generous paid time off including holidays and floating holidays
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours yearly
  • Comprehensive leave of absence programs
  • Inclusive Business Resource Groups (BRGs) for community engagement
Full Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer will implement complex software systems, lead significant software development projects, and provide technical expertise across architecture, product innovation, and development practices. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements, improve products, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor engineers while maintaining high-quality code standards.

What you will do:
  • 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, and clear, efficient code.
  • Assist in code reviews and enforce standard practices within the team.
  • Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies and development practices.

What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
  • 4+ years of experience in software development.
  • Experience as a Java Software Engineer.
  • Hands-on experience with J2EE application development.
  • Experience developing applications using Spring Boot.
  • Experience working with Kafka or similar event-streaming technologies.
  • Experience developing, deploying, or supporting applications in AWS cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Effective leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience working in a full-stack environment.
  • Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.

What will set you apart:
  • Experience with Agile principles.
  • Prefer candidates in US Eastern time zone


This job operates in a professional office environment.

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 to 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.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • 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.


Base Salary Range
$105,700.00 - $149,275.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
06-30-2026

About Empower

Empower is a retirement plan recordkeeping financial holding company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the second-largest retirement plan provider in the United States.
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