Application Engineer

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.

You will be joining our team responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting a home-grown portfolio management system that is responsible for managing ~$7 trillion dollars of assets under management. This role is pivotal to maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and advancement of our asset management operations.

As a full-stack developer, you will tackle complex challenges, contribute to high-impact projects, and work in a modern, cloud-based tech stack with a diverse set of technologies, components, and patterns. Your contributions will directly influence the capabilities and performance of our application, providing critical support to Vanguard’s equity management operations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and gain valuable insights into the financial industry. You’ll collaborate with business partners and other technologies, driving innovation in our platform and enhancing our asset management capabilities.

If you’re excited about making a significant impact through technology, we invite you to apply and join our program!

Core Responsibilities

• Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.

• Translates technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.

• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.

• Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.

• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.

• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard’s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.

• Interfaces with cross functional team members, and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.

• Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Technical experience desirable in Java / Spring, Typescript / Javascript, Appsync, Lambda, Backend / Datastores (RDS / DyamoDB / SQL / PostGres), Eventing (Steams, SNS/SQS), Cloudwatch, Apache Flink, AWS Kinesis, AWS EventBridge, AWS Simple Workflow

You should be aware this will designate you as a Fund Access Person and carries with it certain responsibilities and restrictions.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.