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.

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8-10 years of hands-on technology experience of leading a team of 3 - 6 members, working with global stakeholders and having the right problem solving attitude

Must have software development experience. Require hands-on experience in ProC,PL/SQL,Oracle Forms, Oracle SQL,UNIX (Solaris) and C-Shell

Additionally, the experience in JAVA/J2EE programming, web services, Spring boot, Agile/ Scrum methodology and PERL programming is desired.

Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent applicable work experience
Enthusiasm to work and learn in a team environment.
Should have led a team of 3-6 team members working on the above technologies.
Design experience and troubleshooting skills on core/backend systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with global stakeholders

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 p

Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack

Organization: Technology Application Development

Value Stream: Plan Hub (PSC Application)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Location: Remote

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-impact Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) to drive technical leadership, delivery excellence, and modernization across the Plan Hub ecosystem. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, improve platform reliability, and influence cross-functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead end-to-end solution design across React UI, Spring Boot APIs, and AWS cloud services.

· Ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance system design aligned with enterprise standards.

· Own sprint commitments and maintain strong delivery predictability.

· Drive platform reliability, observability, and production support readiness.

· Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve development velocity and code quality.

· Enhance CI/CD pipelines with automation for performance, security, and quality checks.

· Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing sessions.

· Collaborate with Architects, QA, FSA, and Business stakeholders for solution alignment.

Required Technical Skills:

· Java (11+/21), Spring Boot, RESTful API development

· React.js, JavaScript / TypeScript

· Microservices architecture and secure API design

· AWS (ECS/EKS, SQS, API Gateway, CloudWatch)

· CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

· Unit testing, automation collaboration, and production support experience

Leadership Competencies

· Strong technical decision-making and ownership mindset

· Effective cross-functional collaboration

· Risk identification and proactive problem solving

· Clear communication and stakeholder alignment

· Ability to mentor and grow engineering talent

Preferred Qualifications:

· • 8–10+ years of full stack development experience

· • Prior experience in a technical leadership role

· • Experience in financial services or regulated environments

Success Metrics

· High sprint predictability and delivery reliability

· Minimal escaped defects and strong unit test coverage

· Improved system availability and performance

· Measurable productivity improvements through AI adoption

· Positive stakeholder and peer feedback

Why This Role Matters:

This role strengthens PSC modernization initiatives, enhances customer experience through reliable and scalable systems, drives engineering maturity, and builds next-generation technical leadership within the organization

erformance 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.