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Mindex

Software development, cloud services, K-12 EdTech

Java Software Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$70k - $120k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Rochester, NY, USA
HybridOccasional in-person participation may be required; candidates within approximately 35 miles of Rochester may be asked to work from the office more frequently.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Three to five years of software development experience in Java, Spring Framework, React, Python, MongoDB, and Kafka.
  • Experience with enterprise development in an Agile environment.
  • Experience with a relational database management system such as Oracle or SQL Server.
  • Experience with SOAP and/or REST web services.
  • Experience with defect tracking software.
  • Experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
  • Strong analysis, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized and accurate, with strong initiative and follow-through.
  • Aptitude and desire to work in a highly collaborative, self-organizing team environment.
  • Willingness and ability to give and receive feedback.
  • Ability to work independently while asking questions when needed.
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
  • Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods; no heavy lifting is expected, and exertion of up to 10 pounds may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Understand customer requirements and develop tasks that accurately reflect those requirements.
  • Design and develop technical software solutions.
  • Write and perform tests, and assist in determining the scope of testing requirements agreed upon by the team or business unit.
  • Provide ongoing support and enhancements for new and existing systems and platforms.
  • Use a systematic approach to debug issues located within a single application.
  • Understand a portion of the team's applications and gain sufficient context to work productively in that portion.
  • Design functions aligned with the overall service architecture.
  • Understand the importance of security and ask more senior engineers for help with decisions that may have security implications.
  • Document each aspect of a systems application.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with team members and customers to ensure effective and efficient implementation of solutions.
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools and technologies to enhance productivity, accelerate problem-solving, improve quality, automate routine tasks, and drive innovation in the delivery of solutions and services.

About the company

Mindex provides software development and cloud solutions with two main lines of business: enterprise services and a K-12 education product suite. Its offerings include full-stack agile software development, cloud migration and modernization, data analytics, and application integration, and its SchoolTool is a web-based student management system for New York State districts with real-time access to student data and modules for analytics, SPED, and MTSS. The company differentiates itself through a strong, NY-focused EdTech presence, a track record of AWS cloud cost reductions, and a combination of professional services plus a specialized SchoolTool product used by hundreds of districts. Its goal is to help organizations modernize software and cloud architectures while improving data visibility and operational efficiency for schools and large enterprises.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rochester, New York

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • SchoolTool Online Registration entered beta on March 13, 2026, expanding product breadth.
  • September 2, 2026 AWS re:Invent highlighted SchoolTool’s GenAI analytics to customers.
  • White House cited Mindex in 2026 Joining Forces work on military children with disabilities.

What critics are saying

  • PowerSchool markets New York SIS to 781 districts, pressuring SchoolTool renewals.
  • SchoolTool Online Registration stayed beta through August 2026, delaying monetization.
  • A statewide New York SIS standard would strand SchoolTool’s installed base.

What makes Mindex unique

  • SchoolTool anchors New York K-12 compliance workflows and district-specific reporting.
  • AWS Advanced Tier status and QuickSight competency reinforce cloud and analytics credibility.
  • September 2026 AWS re:Invent and White House mentions strengthen enterprise and public-sector trust.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal assistance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Domestic Partner Coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan