Software Engineer Co-op

Vestmark, Inc.
Boston, MA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with web application development and a background in relational databases.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in web application development and a strong interest in financial technology
    — “development of both web-based applications and back-office systems”
  • Students majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with coding skills in Java or Python
    — “Majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering”
  • Individuals who thrive in agile, distributed teams and value company-driven core principles
    — “Collaborate in a distributed environment working within an agile scrum team”

Things to consider

  • Local presence in Boston is a strict requirement despite the lack of explicit work arrangement details
    — “Local candidates only - Boston”
  • The role assumes a junior or senior co-op status with no clear indication of long-term career progression
    — “Incoming college junior or senior”

How to stand out

  • Showcase projects that demonstrate algorithmic or object-oriented design experience
    — “Some experience in algorithmic and object-oriented design skills”
  • Demonstrate your experience with relational databases through concrete examples in your application materials
    — “Experience with SQL and Relational Databases such as SQL Server”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Development of web-based applications
  • Maintenance of back-office systems
Typical background
Computer Science or Computer Engineering majorIncoming college junior or senior

Skills & requirements

Required

JAVAPythonRelational DatabasesMVC Design PatternsSQL

Preferred

Agile DevelopmentObject-oriented Design

Stack & domain

JAVAPythonSQLCommunicationSoftware EngineeringWeb Development

About the role

Original posting from Vestmark, Inc. via Greenhouse

We are looking for a motivated Software Engineer Co-op for 2027 Spring Semester with JAVA/Python and relational database experience with a passion for technology and solving complex problems to join our Engineering team. You will be a contributing member of our team with responsibilities for the development of both web-based applications and back-office 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.

Our team of employees is made up of highly skilled software engineers, implementation specialists, business strategists, and visionaries who maintain an eye toward the future of financial technology.

Responsibilities:

Hands-on software development for applications within our VestmarkONE suite of financial services, including Portfolio Trading, Proposal Generation, and Investor Portal

Build and maintain features to match our expanding scale and performance requirements

Collaborate in a distributed environment working within an agile scrum team

Contribute to the growth and development of our core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, and Own It

Required Skills:

Majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering 

Incoming college junior or senior 

Coding Experience with JAVA, C#, Python or similar

Experience with MVC and related design patterns

Experience with SQL and Relational Databases such as SQL Server

Strong curiosity and willingness to learn in a distributed team environment

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Some experience in algorithmic and object-oriented design skills

Strong time management and written/verbal communication skills preferred

Local candidates only -  Boston 

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 

Source: Vestmark, Inc. careers (Greenhouse)

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