[Hiring] Lead Software Engineer - .NET @Empower

Role Description

As a core member of our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQ) team, you will support, maintain, and enhance our critical recordkeeping and client-facing applications that support our important customers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support and maintain our cloud-based infrastructure and ensure servers are running as expected and optimized for cost and performance.

• Possess a "can-do" attitude while demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Leverage technical skills to fix issues, upgrade system components, enhance functionality, and improve system performance
• Enjoy solving complex problems and working independently, as well as with our IT team and business partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering)

Requirements

• 7+ years developing solutions involving C#, VB.NET, Web API, MVC, Oracle or other SQL, .NET Core, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
• Experience with Web API (JSON/XML), RESTful architectures, AWS API Gateway, Python, and Lambda is a plus
• Good experience with Windows and IIS configurations and setup, as well as remediating server and application vulnerabilities
• Experience with jQuery and Angular or React JS framework is a plus
• Experience with modern deployment models using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or other CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient with source code version control such as GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, or Azure DevOps
• 4+ years of strong SQL knowledge on Oracle or other databases including writing stored procedures
• Experience on the AWS platform and services and other cloud products is a plus
• Knowledge of modern Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the agile methodology
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills to multitask and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Enthusiasm to work and learn in a team environment with experience of working in teams spread across multiple locations
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while remaining professional and courteous
• Able to keep knowledge up to date in the appropriate technical and business-related areas
• Collaborates with colleagues regarding development best practices and/or application issues
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with DevOps principles and practices
• Comfortable with Linux, UNIX, or Windows based OS
• 2+ years of experience within a financial or other highly regulated industry
• Preferred work experience using JIRA in Agile or related development methodologies
• Delivers internal and external customer service excellence
• Exhibits listening, patience, empathy, authenticity, pro-activity, and perseverance with business partners
• Upholds commitment to delivering optimal solutions, in a timely manner, and balances customer needs with the best interests of the organization
• Collaboration across teams including Analysts, Testers, Business, and third-party integrators in reviewing, evaluating, designing, and implementing solutions

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Key team members are spread out across the United States, so hours may extend to 9:30 PM IST or beyond from day to day
• Occasionally, support may be required outside the normal M-F schedule