[Remote] Software Engineer III

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower is a company seeking senior engineers with extensive development experience to join their growing team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining new software features while collaborating closely with other engineers and the Director of Engineering.Responsibilities80% - Design, develop, and maintain new features in close collaboration with the Director of Engineering and other engineers20% - Create reports, analyze data, and suggest improvements for business and technical needsComplete tasks under tight deadlinesLead less experienced developersHelp improve the platform in performance, reliability, and maintainabilityIn rare occasions, handle emergency situations during off-hoursSkills7+ years of development experienceBachelors or Masters in Computer Science (or relevant field)Proficiency with one of C#, Java, Javascript, Python, etc…Proficiency with a NoSQL or SQL databaseExperience building and consuming REST or RESTful APIsExperience with Azure, AWS or GCPTrack record developing highly scalable, secure, production-grade backend servicesHighly proficient with either CosmosDB, SQL, or PostgreSQLHighly Proficient with C# and/or Asp.NET CoreExperience developing geolocation based applications and servicesExperience with Azure AD / Entra IDExperience with JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience with Vue 2 / 3Experience with Microsoft OrleansExperience with KubernetesExperience with PostGISExperience working on a DevOps team, using Git, or building automation for CI/CDExperience with distributed and structured loggingExperience at a rideshare or on-demand delivery service or building two-sided online marketplace appsExperience leading a small team of engineersBenefits0.03% - 0.08%Company OverviewEmpower is a software company that operates and provides a ridesharing platform. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://driveempower.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipEmpower has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.