Software Engineer

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.

• Ascensus does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future and does not hire candidates working under OPT.

About Us

Ascensus is a leading provider of technology and administrative services for 529 education savings plans and ABLE accounts, partnering with state governments to deliver secure, scalable platforms that help individuals and families save for education and disability-related expenses. Their 529 platform offers intuitive tools for contributions, investment management, and gifting, while their ABLE solution supports financial independence for people with disabilities through features like integrated debit cards, payroll contributions, and benefit-safe savings—all designed with accessibility, compliance, and user experience in mind.

At Ascensus, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to grow professionally and personally. Our culture emphasizes work-life balance, continuous learning, and collaboration, making it an ideal place for intellectually curious individuals to thrive. With competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a mission-driven focus on helping people save for life’s most important milestones, Ascensus offers a meaningful and rewarding career experience.

Job Summary

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.
• 1–4 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.
• Experience in modern JavaScript framework like angular or react.

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 $100-125k 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 .

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