Associate Java Software Engineer

Vestmark

Early-career Associate Java Software Engineer at Vestmark contributing to backend services and AI-assisted development practices. Collaborating in a hybrid environment to leverage Java and Spring Boot for wealth management solutions.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeWakefield • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaMySQLPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design & Build Production-Quality Systems: Contribute to the design and implementation of Java-based backend services and APIs.
Build well-tested, maintainable solutions as part of a squad.
Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable Java code.
Engage actively in design reviews and architecture discussions.
Use AI-assisted development tools as part of your day-to-day workflow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong foundational knowledge is non-negotiable: data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and how production systems behave under real-world conditions.
Ability to reason through system design problems, understand trade-offs, and write code that is correct before it is clever.
Understanding of APIs, basic cloud concepts, and modern software delivery practices.
Proficiency in Java, or a related object-oriented language, with a clear willingness and ability to become productive in Java and Spring Boot quickly.
Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server); querying, schema design, and understanding how your application interacts with a database at runtime.
Proficiency in version control (Git or Bitbucket) in a collaborative team environment.
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor) as part of your workflow.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and independently; you don't wait to be taught everything.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equity-based grants for all new hires
company-paid medical premiums of 90%
a competitive time-off program
other variable compensation, if eligible

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaSpring BootData StructuresAlgorithmsObject-Oriented DesignAPIRelational DatabasesSQLVersion ControlSchema Design

Soft Skills

Quick LearnerIndependent Problem Solving