Ascensus · 10 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Newton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expAscensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America. They are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications.
ConsultingRetirementTraining
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications using Spring Boot
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies and development practices
Leverage AI tools (e.g., code assistants, automated testing, etc.) to improve development efficiency and quality (nice to have)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
3-10 years of professional software engineering experience
Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot framework
Proficiency in SQL for data querying, analysis, and optimization across relational databases
Experience with Git for version control and collaboration
Hands-on experience with containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
Experience deploying and managing applications on public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience designing and building microservices-based architectures
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning
Preferred
Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor IDE, or similar
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB
Exposure to modern development environments and productivity tools
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Benefits
401(k) match
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid-Time-Off
Company
Ascensus
Ascensus delivers high-quality solutions for every segment of the retirement plan marketplace.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Atlas Merchant Capital
2021-04-26Acquired
2019-02-19Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Marc Mehlman
Chief Financial Officer
Marc Doucette
Regional Vice President
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