Senior Java Full Stack Developer

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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About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer with deep experience in the Financial Services domain to lead the modernization of legacy applications. The ideal candidate is an expert in Java (preferably Java 18 - 21) and React, with a proven track record in legacy system migration, cloud integration, and CI/CD automation. You will play a key role in re-architecting mission-critical systems to modern standards using AWS and industry-best practices.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java 21, React, and JavaScript.
• Modernize legacy systems and migrate them to updated frameworks and architectures.
• Collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to define and implement technical solutions within the Retirement/Benefits domain.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage deployments on AWS.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot to enhance development productivity and maintain code quality.
• Perform code reviews, provide mentorship to junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Analyze and optimize application performance and scalability.
• Maintain and query relational databases, primarily Oracle DB.
• Track and manage project work using JIRA and follow Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in Java (including Java 21) and react.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proven experience in legacy system modernization, including code refactoring, replatforming, and technology stack upgrades.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle DB & Postgres DB, including performance tuning and complex SQL queries.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, and source control using GitHub.
• Cloud experience, preferably AWS, with knowledge of services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including active listening, presenting and team building.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong sense of self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
• An intellectual curiosity to understand how, and why, systems function in their current state.
• Enthusiastic about learning and acquiring new skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using JIRA.

• Prior experience in the Retirement Financial Services domain.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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.