Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.
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Who Are We Looking For?
The Engineering team is seeking a passionate technologist who is looking to grow their career in Technology and Engineering.
You’re a great fit for our team if you can balance detail-oriented tasks with long term strategy, if you are adaptable and willing to take ownership over a vertical slice of a product, partner with non-technical operational teams to understand and solve their problems, and if you are looking to contribute to the culture of a high growth startup.
Day to Day, You May Also Be Expected To:
- Work with Engineering and Product teams to integrate Vestwell’s systems with third party data and services.
- Collaborate closely with other Engineers and the rest of the Vestwell team to determine architecture and design for SaaS integrations.
- Orchestration of data transfers and synchronization across multiple internal and external systems.
- Monitor and support our third-party system integrations.
Requirements
The Necessities
- Experience with Typescript, Node.js and NestJS.
- Experience with SQL-based databases
- Unit testing experience and knowledge of TDD
- Experience implementing service oriented systems
- Expertise with Git
- Knowledge of AWS services.
- Understanding of Agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban
- 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
The Extras
- Experience using the React framework, HTML, and CSS
- An understanding of SRE best practices, such as post-mortems, logging, and alerting
- Experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines using Jenkins
- Knowledge of financial systems
- CS Degree
This role will be based in either the New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.
The expected base salary range for this position is $140K - $155K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
OUR PROCESS
Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.
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Skills Required
- Experience with Typescript, Node.js and NestJS
- Experience with SQL-based databases
- Unit testing experience and knowledge of TDD
- Experience implementing service oriented systems
- Expertise with Git
- Knowledge of AWS services
- Understanding of Agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban
- 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Experience using the React framework, HTML, and CSS
- An understanding of SRE best practices, such as post-mortems, logging, and alerting
- Experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines using Jenkins
- Knowledge of financial systems
- CS Degree
Vestwell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vestwell and has not been reviewed or approved by Vestwell.
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Retirement Support — Company materials highlight a 'great 401(k)' with employer contributions. Feedback suggests a 3% non‑elective contribution with immediate vesting and broad eligibility, including part‑time staff and interns.
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Healthcare Strength — Company sources cite competitive health coverage and a company‑sponsored HSA funded by monthly employer contributions. Older posts referenced covering 100% of benefits, though current specifics should be confirmed during an offer process.
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Parental & Family Support — Employer communications describe 16 weeks of paid parental leave with a reduced‑schedule ramp‑back on return. Feedback suggests parental leave is viewed positively relative to other benefit categories.
Vestwell Insights
What We Do
Vestwell is a financial technology company that makes it easier for more individuals to save for life’s most important moments—from retirement to education and healthcare. Founded in 2016, Vestwell’s platform removes traditional barriers to saving, making it accessible, efficient, and approachable for everyone. Vestwell provides a comprehensive suite of workplace savings solutions, including retirement plans, student loan repayment benefits, and specialized accounts for education, emergencies, and disability savings. Trusted by financial advisors, employers, payroll providers, financial institutions, and government agencies, Vestwell empowers nearly 1.5 million savers across over 350,000 businesses nationwide, with over $35 billion in assets saved across all 50 states. With a commitment to closing the savings gap and fostering a secure financial future for all, Vestwell provides an elevated and accessible savings technology everyone deserves. Recognized among CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies, the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers, WealthManagement.com’s Retirement Plan Advisor Support Award, Built In’s Best Places to Work, and PLANSPONSOR’s Top 10 Recordkeepers, Vestwell continues to set the standard for innovation and impact in the savings industry.
Why Work With Us
Vestwell is powered by a team of passionate problem-solvers building the future of accessible savings. Supported by top fintech investors, we’re tackling a complex challenge with collaboration, innovation, and purpose at every step.
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