Lead Software Engineer - Architect & Drive Impact

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

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.