Vestmark

Associate Java Software Engineer

Wakefield, MA (Hybrid)From $95kentryAdded today

About this role

Vestmark seeks an early-career Java software engineer to build backend services and APIs for wealth management systems serving $2+ trillion in assets. You'll develop production-quality code alongside experienced engineers in a hybrid Wakefield role, with emphasis on learning velocity, AI-assisted development practices, and strong CS fundamentals.

What you'll do

Design and implement Java-based backend services and APIs following best practices
Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code and participate actively in code reviews
Contribute across the full delivery lifecycle: design, development, testing, deployment, and iteration
Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and architects on requirements and technical solutions
Engage in design reviews and architecture discussions to develop your technical perspective
Incorporate AI-assisted development tools into daily workflow and collaborate on team standards

What they're looking for

Java (or related OO language with ability to ramp quickly on Spring Boot)
Object-oriented design and core data structures & algorithms
Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and SQL
Git or Bitbucket version control in team environments
API design and basic cloud concepts
AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor)
System design thinking and trade-off analysis
Problem-solving and independent learning

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced engineers invested in your growth
Work on systems with direct business impact at scale ($2T+ AUM)
Hybrid work arrangement in Wakefield, MA
Exposure to modern development practices and AI-assisted tooling
Collaborative, high-performance team environment
Continuous learning and rapid skill development opportunities

Likely interview questions

Tell us about a time you received critical feedback in a code review—how did you respond and what did you learn?
Walk us through your approach to designing a new API endpoint: how would you think through requirements and trade-offs?

Describe your experience with relational databases—can you give an example of how you optimized a query or designed a schema?
How have you used AI-assisted development tools in your projects, and what challenges or benefits have you encountered?
Tell us about a complex problem you solved where you had to break it down and ask clarifying questions before jumping to a solution.
What does writing 'correct before clever' code mean to you, and can you share an example?
Why are you interested in this role at Vestmark, and what aspects of wealth management systems appeal to you?

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