Vestmark is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Software Engineer with object-oriented programming and relational database experience and with a passion for technology and solving complex problems to join our dynamic development team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality Java-based applications, services, and systems. Your energy, enthusiasm, and technical curiosity, combined with your appreciation and support of our core values, will be leveraged to help us build the next generation of our wealth management applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java and a solid understanding of backend and application architecture. We are looking for a solutions-oriented individual who can contribute effectively within a team and has the ability to lead projects that include complex design and system integrations.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Development: Architect, design, and implement scalable and reliable Java-based software solutions. Contribute to the development of backend systems and APIs that adhere to best practices and industry standards.
- Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable Java code. Conduct thorough code reviews and advocate for best practices in software design and coding standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, product managers, architects, and other engineers to understand the requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
- Decision Making: Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining efficient results
- Testing & Debugging: Develop unit tests, integration tests, and participate in end-to-end testing. Debug and resolve complex issues related to performance, scalability, and software reliability.
- Core Values: Contribute to the growth and development of our core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, and Own It.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development, including experience in building and maintaining production-level applications.
- Technical Skills:
- Backend Development: Strong expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot. Experience with modern architecture and related design patterns. Strong algorithmic and object-oriented design skills. Recent experience with RESTful API design and implementations is preferred.
- Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and resilient software architectures, with an emphasis on Java-based solutions.
- Data Management: Strong knowledge of both relational (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
- AI-Assisted Development: Experience with AI-based development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot) to improve productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation within day-to-day development is a strong plus.
- Troubleshooting: Proven experience in performing in-depth root cause analysis to identify the underlying causes of software issues, whether they are related to the application, system environment, or user input. Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools such as Dynatrace or Splunk is desired.
- Version Control: Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket, with experience in branching, merging, and managing codebases in a collaborative environment.
This role emphasizes deep technical expertise in Java to build, maintain, and optimize high-quality scalable software systems.
Vestmark is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Vestmark prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected military or veteran status, and genetic information. #LI-TG1 #LI-Hybrid
Vestmark takes a market-based approach to compensation to ensure we pay fairly and competitively. Compensation for this role depends on several factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, job scope and location.
In addition to base salary, Vestmark offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes equity-based grants for all new hires, company-paid medical premiums of 90%, a competitive time-off program, and other variable compensation, if eligible.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development
- Strong expertise in Java and related frameworks such as Spring or Spring Boot
- Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, resilient software architectures
- Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
- Experience with RESTful API design and implementations
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot)
- Knowledge of application performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Splunk) and troubleshooting/root cause analysis
- Proficiency in version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket
- Experience developing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; debugging and resolving complex issues
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead complex design and integration projects
What the Team is Saying
Vestmark, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer-subsidized medical with dental and vision, alongside an HSA option with a company contribution. Wellbeing resources such as an on-site gym, fitness reimbursements, and wellness incentives complement the core plans.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off provides a predictable bank of vacation that grows with tenure, paired with dedicated sick time and company holidays. The structure enables planning and accumulation over time.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a straightforward 401(k) match with a defined vesting schedule, plus additional wealth-building through RSUs and performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the program is clear and accessible for participants.
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What We Do
Headquartered outside of Boston, Mass. and founded in 2001, Vestmark is a leading provider of portfolio management/trading solutions and outsourced services for financial institutions and their advisors, enabling them to efficiently manage and trade customized client portfolios through an innovative SaaS platform. Supporting over $1.5 trillion in assets and more than 5 million accounts, Vestmark is a partner to some of the largest and most respected wealth management firms.
Why Work With Us
Our employees are the reason we've been named a Best Places to Work for several years! Our thriving hybrid work culture promotes individual growth, team collaboration, and employee wellness. This environment keeps client satisfaction high and employee turn-over low.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We have a mix of fully remote, hybrid, and in-office employees. We established Tuesdays & Thursdays as collaboration days for hybrid employees.
