Design, develop, and deploy scalable full stack applications and microservices, building modern front-end experiences (React and/or Angular) and back-end services using Java and Spring Boot
Own and deliver key features end-to-end, contributing to technical design and carrying solutions through the full software development lifecycle-from requirements through production support
Write high-quality, maintainable code and apply engineering best practices including automated testing, code reviews, and clean coding standards
Maintain and modernize legacy systems while identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across application and data layers
Participate in a shared on-call rotation and provide production support as needed
Provide mentorship and technical guidance through collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
Requirements
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, including meaningful full stack development experience
Strong back-end expertise in Java (core fundamentals, concurrency, JVM performance), with hands-on experience building RESTful services using Spring Boot
Solid front-end experience building modern web applications using React and/or Angular, with familiarity in contemporary tooling and automated testing practices across the stack
Experience designing secure, scalable APIs and systems, applying best practices in versioning, testing (TDD preferred), and maintainability
Experience working with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar), including writing and optimizing SQL queries and integrating applications with database systems; familiarity with NoSQL technologies is a plus
Experience with cloud-native development and DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, containerization, and working with at least one major cloud provider (preferably AWS)
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues, performing root cause analysis across services and data layers
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
What Will Set You Apart
Experience building and operating applications in AWS, including core services such as compute, storage, managed databases, and monitoring
Experience working with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS)
Experience with event-driven and integration patterns, including messaging technologies (Kafka, JMS, SQS) and REST-based integrations
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch)
Knowledge of API and application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, TLS, secrets management)
Experience working in highly regulated environments (financial services, healthcare, etc.), with retirement services experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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.
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a critical role across the full software development lifecycle-from solution design and hands-on development through deployment, production support, and continuous optimization. You will design and build modern, scalable microservices and web applications while maintaining and modernizing legacy systems when required.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges end-to-end, optimizing performance and reliability in production environments, and mentoring others while contributing to architectural direction. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment alongside engineers, architects, product partners, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, high-quality software systems at scale.
Empower · Ka Bangalore