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[/company/empower](/company/empower)[Empower](/company/empower)
# Lead Software Engineer at Empower

Compensation · Listed in posting

$114,000 – $165,300/yr

**Setup**
: Remote

**Location**
: McMinnville, Tennessee

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Sep 16, 2026

## Description

Empower is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable enterprise applications, microservices, and real-time streaming systems. The role focuses on Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, distributed systems, database technologies, testing, DevOps, CI/CD, and engineering leadership. It requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and at least seven years of professional software development experience, including two years in a lead or mentorship role. The position offers a base salary of $114,000 to $165,300 and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

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