Senior Software Engineer

RemoteWorker CA; Mansfield (CT); Remote; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented server-side engineer to join their agile team. This role offers the opportunity to design, implement, and support cutting-edge web applications that enhance financial lives. You'll work with a dynamic team, leveraging technologies like Java and AWS to create secure, scalable solutions. This position not only promotes professional growth but also emphasizes work-life balance in a flexible environment. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career while contributing to meaningful financial solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

Generous paid time off

Paid volunteer time

Leave of absence programs

Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with Java and MySQL.
• Experience with REST API design and AWS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement web applications using Java and AWS services.
• Develop cloud-native distributed systems and microservices.

Skills

Java

MySQL

Spring

Hibernate

REST API Design

Secure Application Development

Object Oriented Analysis and Design

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Higher education in related field

Tools

AWS

CI/CD Tools

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.

You will work on data that will amaze you, work with a team that will inspire you, and help create products that truly add value to our users. Personal Capital’s server team is extremely agile and native of the cloud and you will have the chance to be an influencing member of this team, not just on Personal Capital, but also on the financial lives of our users. We keep our feet on the ground and heads in the cloud.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• As a server side engineer you will work on many initiatives, integrations, innovations, while always trying to scale it more, improve performance and keep the system secure.
• Design, implement, deploy and support new web-based applications and web services using server technologies stacks that include Java, MySQL and AWS services.
• Define and implement REST Web Services for exposing personal financial services for managing financial accounts, payments, investment portfolios, credit products.
• Execute end-to-end software development and deployment in an agile environment that greatly values CI/CD.
• Define and develop cloud-native distributed systems and container orchestration platforms using micro service and serverless architectures.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience with standard server-side software technologies, including: Java, MySQL, Spring, Hibernate, etc.
• Experience with REST and API design.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Computing infrastructure and APIs is a big plus.
• Solid practitioner’s understanding of secure application development best practices, such as OWASP.
• Deployment of scalable web systems with architectural requirements for high availability, high throughput, low response time, etc.
• Experience in Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD) with appropriate use of design patterns.
• Desire to grow professionally with a small, focused, development team in a fast-paced team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, in Computer Science or related field.

***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.***

What we offer you:

• 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) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation.

Base Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $146,350.00

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: 01-24-2025

Workplace Flexibility: Remote - Nationwide