Application Engineer - III Invest-Debit Card Team 1 PWTech

The Vanguard Group; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Total rewards programs

Job summary

Vanguard India is expanding its Hyderabad technology center and seeking an experienced backend engineer to lead system analysis, design, and implementation of scalable applications and databases. You will drive backend optimization, data integration, API collaboration, and secure architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

The role demands strong React/JS/TypeScript expertise, database know-how, and hands-on testing, with collaboration across frontend teams and mentorship of colleagues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or Master’s in CS.
• Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with API integration and component-based architecture.
• Hands-on experience with accessibility standards, performance optimization, and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of backend integrations, database concepts, and application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrate third-party products and multiple data sources via APIs.
• Translate specs into code for complex projects and ensure automated tests.
• Oversee backend documentation and system security best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to design backend interfaces for seamless UX.
• Mentor staff and drive production support and release readiness.

Skills

React

JavaScript

TypeScript

API integration

Backend architecture

Database concepts

Automated testing

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary

This role provides advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases under general direction, and leads backend optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

Curious about what a move to Vanguard India might look like? Check out our Internal Transfer Information Session for an overview of the process, key considerations, and available support.

Only candidates authorized to work in India will be considered. Relocation assistance will be provided.

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.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• 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.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
• Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with responsive web development, API integration, and component-based architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with accessibility standards, performance optimization, and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of backend integrations, database concepts, and application architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building digital banking platforms or client-facing financial services applications.
• Exposure to design systems and reusable component libraries.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our Mission

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

Our commitment to you Vanguard takes the same long‑term view of your success—at work and in life with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.

Benefits and Rewards packages

Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

• Financial wellness We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
• Physical wellness We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
• Personal wellness We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer‑sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.