Entry Level -Software Developer - Web Development

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.

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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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Senior Software Engineer is a seasoned professional responsible for implementing complex software systems, leading development projects, and providing technical expertise.

They are key contributors to the architecture and innovation of software products.

What you will do: Lead the design and development of significant software features or projects. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine and prioritize software requirements.

Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality code standards. Contribute to the improvement of development processes and software architecture. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, code comments, clear and efficient code. 6+ years of experience in backend technologies: Java (Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Batch).

Helpful to have experience in working in a full stack environment with a deep understanding of software architecture and design principles. Experienced in writing unit/functional tests to drive up code coverage and automation metrics. Bachelor's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training required.

Experience building highly scalable web applications.

Experience with AWS services like EC2, S3, batch, RDS, Elasticache.

Experience with DevOps processes and tools.

Experience with Agile software development.

Experience with front end technologies including: JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular and React. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year Leave 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. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace 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 (40 and over), 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. For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption.

You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the

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