Lead Software Developer - GWG Recordkeeping Systems

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.

The purpose of this job is to provide solutions in direct support of Empower’s data strategy. Developing AWS, and on-premises data stores, deliver high quality, efficient and performant data patterns for consumption by various data warehouses, data marts and BI environments. Proficiency in Python, ETL methodologies, SQL, Big Data solutions and streaming frameworks/APIs is critical for success.

• Lead (technically) a team of software engineers
• Design, code, and test software features and components including big data and API technology stacks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
• Spearhead coding efforts for specific modules or features.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.

8+ years of software development experience in a Data related field.

• 6+ years programming experience, proficiency in ETL development and design using Python, Big Data (Hadoop/SPARK)
• Proven full stack development experience and in-depth, hands‑on experience of AWS cloud platforms (S3, EMR, Lambda, Step Function, Event Bridge, etc.) and Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, Git Hub, Jenkins, etc.).
• Strong experience with Oracle data warehouse and SAP Business Object Data Services (BODS) ETL and Tableau reporting.
• Strong SQL knowledge, RDBMS experience on any recognized database (Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, Redshift, Aurora).
• Strong understanding of dimensional model and ER designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and Agile Methodology.
• Exposure to Data Warehouse principles.
• Collaborate with colleagues regarding development best practices and/or data application issues.
• Advises and works on strategic initiatives to mitigate and/or alleviate core data application issues, including opportunities for process automation.
• Operates independently with some latitude for un‑reviewed actions or decisions. Completes other duties as assigned.

• 4 years IT in financial or other highly regulated industry
• Experience with APIs and streaming frameworks (Kinesis/Kafka.
• Use of JIRA in Agile development.
• Communicate in a friendly and professional manner with customers and colleagues remain calm in stressful situations independently troubleshoot program errors regardless of technology, write user-friendly explanations of highly technical functionality.
• Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of procedural programming, relational database design, multi‑tier system architecture.
• Customer Focus:
  Delivers internal and external customer service excellence. Exhibits listening skills, patience, empathy, authenticity, pro‑activity, and perseverance with external and internal customers. Upholds commitment to delivering optimal solutions, in a timely manner, and balances customer needs with the best interests of the organization. Maintains a positive approach despite challenges, constraints, and/or customer emotions.
• Building Partnerships:
  Builds collaborative and cooperative relationships; effectively manages conflict. Finds common ground and builds trust with co‑workers, managers, partners, and customers through demonstration of inclusiveness and appreciation for diverse backgrounds, cultures, thoughts and experiences. Operates with integrity and communicates respectfully in language, writing, and actions.…