Software Engineer .Net

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a core member ofour Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation(NQ)team, you will support, maintain, and enhance our critical record keeping andclient-facing applications that support our important customers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support and maintain our cloud-based infrastructure and ensure server sare running as expected and optimized forcost and performance.  

In this rapid paced environment, you must possess a "can-do" attitude while demonstrating a strong work ethic. You willl everage your technical skills in a variety of ways to fix issues, upgrade system components,enhance functionality, improve system performance, etc.using a variety of tools, methods, & frameworks. You should enjoy solving complex problems and working independently, as wellas, with our IT team and business partners. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+years developing solutions involving the following technologies:C#, VB.NET, Web API, MVC, Oracleor otherSQL, .NET Core,JavaScript,CSS,and HTML.

• Experiencewith one or more of the following technologiesis a plus: WebAPI(JSON/XML), RESTful architectures, AWS API Gateway,PythonandLambda.

• Good experiencewith Windows and IIS configurations and setup, as wellasremediating server and application vulnerabilities.

• ExperiencewithjQueryandAngular or React JS framework is a plus.

• Experiencewithmodern deployment models usingJenkins, AzureDevOpsor otherCI/CD pipelines.

• Proficientwith source code version controlsuch as GitHub,GitLab,BitBucketor Azure DevOps

• 2+ years of strong SQL knowledge onOracle orother databasesincluding writing stored procedures.

• Experienceon the AWS platform and servicesand other cloudproductsa plus.

• Knowledge ofmodernSoftware Development LifeCycle (SDLC) and the agilemethodology.

• Excellentwrittenandverbalskills and ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills tomultitaskand ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Enthusiasm to work and learn in a team environment with experience of working inteams spreadacross multiple locations. 

• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines whileremainingprofessional and courteous.

• Able to keep knowledgeup to datein theappropriate technicalandbusiness-relatedareas.

• Collaborates with colleaguesregardingdevelopmentbest practices and/or application issues.

• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills.

EDUCATION:

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

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with DevOpsprinciples and practices.

• Comfortable withLinux, UNIX,orWindowsbased OS.

• 2+ years of experience within afinancial or other highly regulated industry.

• Preferred work experience using JIRA in Agileorrelated development methodologies.

• Delivers internal and external customer service excellence.Exhibitslistening, patience, empathy, authenticity, pro-activity, and perseverance withour business partners. 

• Upholds commitment to deliveringoptimalsolutions,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. 

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.