About this role
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 on AWS, and on-premises data stores, deliver high quality, efficient and performant data patterns for consumption by various data warehouses, marts and BI environments. Proficiency in Python, ETL methodologies, SQL and Big Data solutions is critical for success.
Design, code, and test software features and components.
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.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 5 - 8 years of software development experience preferably in a Data related field.
- Proficiency in ETL development and design using Python, Big Data (Hadoop/SPARK)
- Strong SQL knowledge, RDBMS experience on any recognized database (Aurora, MySQL, Postgres, Redshift, Aurora).
- Experience on the AWS platform
- 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.
- Collaborates 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.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Information Systems, Mathematics, Software Engineering)
OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-6 years programming experience in data environments
- 2 years IT in financial or other highly regulated industry
- 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.
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.
Other facts
About Empower
At Empower, we’ve always been guided by strong values with a focus on helping people achieve the financial freedom they deserve.
It’s been an incredible journey so far, but our story is just getting started.
From the very beginning, we’ve prided ourselves on putting our customers first in everything we do — which will never change. The genesis of Empower dates back to 1891, when our parent company was founded as an insurance firm on the Canadian prairie. After more than a century of expansion and a profound evolution of service offerings, the modern iteration of Empower was launched in 2014. Our past is a big part of who we are as a business, but we continue to invest heavily in our current principles and future endeavors.
Today, as the second-largest recordkeeper¹ in the U.S. and a comprehensive wealth management leader, we proudly serve more than 19 million individuals and over 88,000 different organizations.²
With a constant commitment to growth, innovation and technology, we are fully dedicated to transforming the lives of all Americans. Our personalized tools and solutions are aimed at helping everyone improve their financial confidence so they can pursue their passions and reach their unique goals.
That’s our promise.
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¹Pension & Investments DC Recordkeeper Survey (2024). Ranking measured by total number of participants as of December 2023.
²As of March 31, 2025.
What you'll do
- The role involves providing solutions to support Empower's data strategy by developing data patterns for various data warehouses and BI environments. Responsibilities include coding, testing software features, collaborating with teams, and contributing to architectural decisions.
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