Summer Co-op Software Engineer

As a Summer Co-op Software Engineer at Vestmark, you'll be responsible for hands-on software development within our VestmarkONE suite. This includes working on applications like Portfolio Trading and the Investor Portal, as well as maintaining features to meet expanding performance requirements. You will collaborate in an agile scrum team environment, contributing to both web-based applications and back-office systems.

To qualify for the Summer Co-op Software Engineer position at Vestmark, you should be majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, and ideally be an incoming junior or senior (Class of 2025 or 2026). Experience in Java, C#, or another object-oriented programming language, along with familiarity in SQL and relational databases, is essential. Strong analytical skills and a willingness to learn are also key to your success.

While prior professional experience isn't strictly required, having coding knowledge in languages like Java or C#, as well as familiarity with MVC and relational databases, will certainly be beneficial. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with your eagerness to learn and collaborate, can set you apart as a great fit for the Summer Co-op Software Engineer role at Vestmark.

The work environment for a Summer Co-op Software Engineer at Vestmark encourages collaboration and innovation. You will be part of a distributed agile team, working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about financial technology. We emphasize our core values, ensuring that everyone thrives in an inclusive atmosphere, where positive energy and curiosity are celebrated.

Yes! At Vestmark, we believe in the importance of mentorship and growth. As a Summer Co-op Software Engineer, you’ll have opportunities to work closely with skilled engineers and professionals who will guide you through your projects and development. This experience not only enhances your technical skills but also helps you build valuable professional relationships.

In answering this question, share specific projects or coursework where you've utilized Java or C#. Highlight any hands-on coding experiences, the types of applications you’ve developed, and what you learned from those experiences.

Explain your problem-solving method, perhaps using a specific example where you faced a complex challenge. Discuss your thought process, the steps you took to analyze the issue, and how you ultimately resolved it.

Talk about any projects where you’ve needed to implement, query, or manage relational databases. Mention which database systems you're familiar with, like SQL Server, and explain how you’ve used them in your coding tasks.

Reflect on the core values: We Before Me, Positive Energy, Knowledge Explorer, Own It. Share personal anecdotes that illustrate how you embody these values in your academic or previous work experiences.

Share any exposure you have to agile methodologies, perhaps from projects or team experiences. Discuss what you appreciate about agile practices and how you think they can enhance software development processes.

Choose a specific instance where you were tasked with learning a new programming language or tool under a time constraint. Highlight your learning strategies and how you successfully applied this knowledge in your project.

Discuss your passion for technology and software development. Share any influential experiences or role models, and relate these to why you’re excited about the opportunity at Vestmark as a Summer Co-op Software Engineer.

Explain your task prioritization strategy, possibly focusing on how you assess urgency and importance. Consider mentioning productivity tools or methods you use to stay organized and on track.

Talk about your most relevant projects, either academic or personal. Describe your role, the technologies you used, and the impact these projects had on your learning and skill development.

Respond positively, emphasizing your belief in feedback as a vital part of growth. Share an example where feedback helped you improve your coding skills or your approach to projects.