Lead Software Engineer

Empower LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Parental leave

Job summary

Empower LLC in the United States is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide intermediate technical leadership, drive architecture decisions, and deliver complex software solutions. This role emphasizes best practices in development, code reviews, and collaborative problem solving.

The candidate will guide teams, stay current with evolving technologies, and contribute to architecture while delivering high-quality results in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience working in a full-stack environment.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices related to technical and architectural practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project.
• Collaborate with business partners and architects to understand, recommend, and follow best practices and implement solutions.
• Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming with the team.
• Help the team move forward by applying technical problem-solving skills.
• Assist with code reviews and reinforce standard practices within the team.
• Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices.
• Serve as a go-to resource for exploring innovative solutions and conducting proofs of concept.

Skills

Full-stack development

Software architecture

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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.

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.

The Lead Software Engineer will provide intermediate technical leadership by helping the team follow approved architecture and develop solutions and design considerations for the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications. This role will help establish best practices in software development, coding, code review, testing, and problem-solving while delivering complex project deliverables.

What you will do:

• Understand the end-to-end technical flow of the project.
• Collaborate with business partners and architects to understand, recommend, and follow best practices and implement solutions.
• Influence technical solutions by sharing knowledge and brainstorming with the team.
• Help the team move forward by applying technical problem-solving skills.
• Assist with code reviews and reinforce standard practices within the team.
• Continuously learn and adapt to recent technologies and development practices.
• Serve as a go-to resource for exploring innovative solutions and conducting proofs of concept.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience working in a full-stack environment.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and practices.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices related to technical and architectural practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and technical influencing skills.

What will set you apart:

• Relevant project experience working in complex environments.
• Project experience working on Agile full-stack teams delivering multiple projects.

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

$114,000.00 - $165,300.00

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.

Equal opportunity employer Drug-free workplace

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 (40 and over), 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.

***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: 09-11-2026