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Associate, Software Engineer

Vestwell
Location
Austin, TX
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$95K - $110K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Comfortable writing TypeScript and React (classwork, bootcamp, internships, personal projects, or 0–2 years of professional experience)
  • Familiarity with HTML and CSS, and a willingness to follow an existing component library and design system
  • Some experience writing tests (Jest, React Testing Library, or similar) — or a clear desire to learn testing as part of the job
  • Comfortable using Git for everyday work (clone, branch, commit, pull request)
  • Ability to communicate clearly, ask for help, and follow through on feedback
Nice to have
  • Exposure to NestJS, Express, or another Node.js API framework
  • Experience with Material UI, React Query, or a similar component/data-fetching stack
  • Familiarity with Agile practice
  • Internship, co-op, or open-source experience on a team codebase
  • Interest in financial services or retirement products
What the job really is

As an Associate Software Engineer at Vestwell, you will work on building and updating user-facing web applications using React and TypeScript. You will collaborate with a team to clarify requirements, contribute to code reviews, and gradually take on more independent tasks while receiving mentorship. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include writing and maintaining unit tests, working from Jira tickets, and learning the company's coding standards and workflow.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous time off
  • Dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee
  • Hybrid work model
  • Access to collaborative offices in multiple locations
  • Competitive 401(k) plan
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond React and TypeScript
  • Salary range may differ based on location
  • Role is entry-level with mentorship, which may limit immediate independence
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