Front End Software Engineer

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.

• As a Senior Front-End Developer, you will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle from requirements to development, to implementation in production environments. This position is very hands-on and requires a strong ability to adapt to challenging problems and an intense desire to work as part of a cohesive team. All team members are expected to keep abreast of the latest industry trends, technologies, and frameworks and to display industry competitive skills and techniques.

  What will you do:

  • Develop rich client UI applications with JavaScript and libraries like AngularJS, React, jQuery and Bootstrap that utilize RESTful Java back-end web services

  • Construct, comment, unit test, and end-to-end test user interface programs, modules and components of medium complexity

  • Work with and develop client programs, classes and sub-systems of medium complexity

  • Maintain and support existing user interface applications of medium complexity

  • Work with Business Analysts to ensure that technical design and programs satisfy business needs

  • Contribute to peer UI code evaluations

  • Implement quality assurance standards for development activities within assigned projects

  What will you bring:

  • 4+ years of experience of front-end / UI engineering experience

  • Demonstrable experience building world-class, consumer web application interfaces.

  • Ability to write high-performance, reusable code for UI components.

  • Strong knowledge of JavaScript fundamentals and ES6.

  • Strong command of web standards, HTML5 / CSS3 cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility.

  • Experience working with modern front-end tools such as React, React Query, Redux, Webpack, Enzyme, and Jest.

  • Experiencing writing unit tests for UI components using technologies like Vitest, Jest, Chai, Mocha, react testing library and end-to-end testing using Selenium.

  • Working experience with browser APIs, and passion for optimizing front end performance.

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, in Computer Science or related field

  What will set you apart:

  • Any experience with web service development and AWS architecture

  • Experience with Git, Java, Maven, and or Hudson/Jenkins are a plus

  • Knowledge of client-side visualization libraries such as D3 is a bonus

  • Experience with A/B testing and optimization is a plus

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on 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.

  ***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. 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) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. 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 required internet connection.***

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