Software Engineer (Java) Co-Op - Hybrid (Req. #698, #699)

*We are looking for a student available to participate in a two-block co-op program from May 2025 to December 2025.

**Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor (now or in the future) or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Founded in 1994 and celebrating 30 years in business, Mindex is a software development company with a rich history of demonstrated software and product development success. We specialize in agile software development, cloud professional services, and creating our innovative products. We are proud to be recognized as the #1 Software Developer in the 2023 RBJ's Book of Lists and ranked 27th in Rochester Chamber’s Top 100 Companies. Additionally, we have maintained our certification as a Great Place to Work for consecutive years in a row. Our list of satisfied clients and #ROCstar employees are both rapidly growing— Are you next to join our team? 

Mindex’s Software Development division is the go-to software developer for enterprise organizations looking to engage teams of skilled technical resources to help them plan, navigate, and execute through the full software development lifecycle.  

As a member of our agile delivery team, you will perform, analyze, design, program, test, and implement new and existing software applications, features, and functionality under business requirements in a Java environment. The primary focus is on building and testing database-backed web services in a Java/Oracle environment. This role is comfortable working in several programming languages and several test automation frameworks, enjoys solving problems, is accountable for their work output, and works well within team environments.

We are looking for candidates who are available to complete a double block, working both the summer and Fall semesters of 2025.

Essential Functions

• Develops tasks to accurately break down the work required.
• Creates or updates enterprise software in alignment with agile user stories and associated acceptance criteria.
• Creates/modifies/executes tests including, but not limited to, unit tests, integration tests, test automation scripts, manual system, and regression test scripts.
• Communicates the status of deliverables to scrum team members.
• Understands the basics of debugging and the tools used for it.
• Ability to gain understanding with help from more senior engineers.
• Aware of overall service architecture. Designs basic functions with an awareness of overall service architecture, avoiding duplication across codebases and interface-breaking changes.
• Understand the importance of security.
• Assists in maintaining existing documentation and effectively documents own work.
• Partners with the scrum team and stakeholders to provide feedback and assist in plans, designs, specifications, source code, test scripts, and documentation.

• At least Three years of education and/or prior Co-op experience
• Familiarity with Java, Angular, Oracle, Openshift, Python and/or ASP.NET
• Familiarity with test automation
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and REST web services
• Familiarity with relational databases
• Familiarity of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Self-starter with ability to deliver working software and test automation scripts

Mindex Perks

• Tickets to local sporting events
• Teambuilding events
• Holiday and celebration parties

Professional Development

• License to Udemy online training courses

• Growth opportunities

The salary for this job is $22/hour.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor, or take over, sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Physical Conditions/Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs.