Java Software Engineer

WE ARE ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES LOCAL TO THE BOSTON AREA. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alumni Ventures