Software Engineer

Ascensus
Newton, MA
Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious Software Engineer with 2–3 years of professional experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science, hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Experience with containerization, cloud platforms, and AI-assisted development tools is highly valued. We're looking for candidates who are eager to dive into the details, learn quickly, and grow with us

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Java applications using Spring Boot.
  • Make changes and improve the performance on monilith application.
  • 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).

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 1–3 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 Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience on monolith experience is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and inclusive team culture.

The national average salary range for this role is  90-120k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.  Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.  For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits .

Be aware of employment fraud. All email communications from Ascensus or its hiring managers originate from @ascensus.com or @futureplan.com email addresses. We will never ask you for payment or require you to purchase any equipment. If you are suspicious or unsure about validity of a job posting, we strongly encourage you to apply directly through our website.
Posted 2026-01-23

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