[Remote] Principal Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower is a company dedicated to transforming financial lives by providing a flexible work environment and celebrating internal mobility. The Principal Software Engineer will be a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and implementing complex software solutions, driving technical excellence, and mentoring team members while shaping the technical roadmap of the organization.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical feasibility and evaluation of the product based on the business needsProvide technical leadership to the team in design finalization, code reviews, and resolving production support and maintenance issuesLead design and implementation of critical software components and systemsMentor technical members of the teamContribute to the development of coding standards, best practices, and guidelinesCollaborate with stakeholders to define and execute the technical roadmapStay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to drive technical innovationHands-on role which involves coding on day-to-day basisLead domain modelling designsResponsible for production on-call duties like any other team memberProduce high quality design documentationSkills7+ 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 stakeholdersProficient in AWS/EKS and SQL/NOSQL platformsDeep knowledge and understanding of Cloud based development tools and processesProven experience in designing critical applications that interact with several other systems internally and externallyDeep knowledge and understanding of software development process in a distributed multi geography team environmentGood hands-on experience in domain driven modeling and API developmentGood working knowledge of SRE practices and responsibilitiesExcellent problem-solving and communication skills including written and oralProven team player who can mentor other technical members of the teamPreferred knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio/Envoy10+ years of expertise in Java, Spring boot microservices and Cloud Native technologies or similar (including 2+ years in a lead or principal capacity)Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fieldArchitecture level cloud or product certificationsBenefitsMedical, dental, vision and life insuranceRetirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineupTuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yearBusiness-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeansGenerous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar yearPaid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar yearLeave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.Other necessary computer equipment, will be providedCompany OverviewEMPower is a non-governmental agency for social well being. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.empower.com.