[Remote] Principal Software Engineer (Java and Spring Boot) at Empower

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

7+ years of expertise in Java, Spring Boot microservices, and Cloud Native technologies or similar (including 2+ years in a lead or principal capacity)
Designed, developed, and maintained a complex software solution involving multiple stakeholders
Proficient in AWS/EKS and SQL/NoSQL platforms
Preferred knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio/Envoy
Deep knowledge and understanding of Cloud based development tools and processes
Proven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externally
Deep knowledge and understanding of software development process in a distributed multi-geography team environment
Good hands-on experience in domain driven modeling and API development
Good working knowledge of SRE practices and responsibilities
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills including written and oral
Proven team player who can mentor other technical members of the team
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (what will set you apart)
Architecture level cloud or product certifications (what will set you apart)
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship)

Responsibilities

Provide technical feasibility and evaluation of the product based on the business needs
Provide technical leadership to the team in design finalization, code reviews, and resolving production support and maintenance issues
Lead design and implementation of critical software components and systems
Mentor technical members of the team
Contribute to the development of coding standards, best practices, and guidelines
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the technical roadmap
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to drive technical innovation
Hands-on role which involves coding on day-to-day basis
Lead domain modelling designs
Responsible for production on-call duties like any other team member
Produce high quality design documentation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaSpring BootSoftware ArchitectureCode ReviewTechnical LeadershipMentoringDesign PatternsDeploymentProduction Support

Empower

Personal finance management and credit building

About Empower

Empower.me provides personal finance management and credit building services through a subscription model. Users can sign up for a 14-day free trial, after which they pay $8 per month for access to various financial tools. These tools include customizable payment plans, budgeting features, and credit score monitoring. A key aspect of Empower.me is its focus on helping users build credit by reporting their payments to credit bureaus, which can enhance their credit history if payments are made on time. Additionally, Empower.me offers a Thrive line of credit, which involves a soft inquiry on the user's credit report, ensuring that their credit score remains unaffected during the application process. Unlike many competitors, Empower.me specifically targets individuals with no minimum credit score, aiming to improve their financial health and savings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$96.8MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Generous equity package

Full healthcare benefits

Unlimited PTO

Technology expense reimbursement

Work from anywhere

Risks

Increased competition from fintech companies like Chime and Varo could impact market share.

Integration challenges from acquisitions may disrupt operations and delay strategic goals.

Regulatory scrutiny on credit services could increase compliance requirements and costs.

Differentiation

Empower offers a unique subscription-based model for financial management tools.

The company focuses on credit building by reporting payments to credit bureaus.

Empower's Thrive line of credit involves a soft inquiry, not affecting credit scores.

Upsides

Acquisition of Petal and Cashalo expands Empower's product offerings and customer base.

Increased demand for financial literacy tools among millennials and Gen Z benefits Empower.

Growing interest in alternative credit scoring aligns with Empower's mission for underserved consumers.

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