Application Engineer - III Java AWS API - Development

Vanguard India; Hyderabad; Hybride; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working model

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Vanguard Hyderabad is seeking an Application Engineer III with 5–8 years of experience to design, develop, and modernize enterprise-scale financial analytics APIs and microservices. The role focuses on cloud-native services delivering portfolio analytics, investment performance, and other insights across web, mobile, and future platforms.

The ideal candidate will be strong in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, AWS, DynamoDB, and API development, enabling scalable, high-performance solutions in a

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 related field; Master's degree/Diploma acceptable.
• Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design and performance tuning.
• Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade applications and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on expertise in designing and developing Microservices-based architectures.
• Proven experience with API Development, including scalable, secure services.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with DynamoDB and NoSQL database design.
• Understanding of software design principles and distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices for enterprise financial analytics platforms.
• Provide senior-level system analysis, design, and integration of applications and databases.
• Translate business requirements into robust code; develop, test, and deploy solutions with automation in mind.
• Lead backend optimization to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.

Connaissances

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

DynamoDB

API development

REST APIs

NoSQL

SQL design

Formation

Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech)

Master's degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Outils

Description du poste

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's India Office

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

We are seeking an Application Engineer III (5-8 years experience) to design, develop, and modernize enterprise-scale financial analytics APIs and microservices. The role focuses on building centralized cloud-native services that deliver portfolio analytics, investment performance, holdings, balances, and other financial insights across web, mobile, and future digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, DynamoDB, and API development, with the ability to build scalable, high-performance solutions in a Financial Services environment.

Responsibilites

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs and microservices supporting enterprise financial analytics platforms.
• Provide senior-level system analysis, design, development, implementation, and integration of applications, databases, and third-party solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust, maintainable code for new applications and enhancements. Develop, test, and deploy software solutions while supporting automation initiatives.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts to ensure high availability, scalability, performance, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, DynamoDB, and microservices architecture.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to streamline data flow and improve overall system efficiency.
• Build and modernize centralized financial analysis services that provide portfolio analytics, investment performance, holdings, balances, and other investment insights.
• Collaborate with front-end and cross-functional teams to design backend services and interfaces that deliver seamless user experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, code reviews, testing, and production deployments to ensure quality and adherence to engineering standards.
• Elevate code through development, testing, and production environments while providing production support and managing change control processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring architecture, workflows, and backend logic are well documented for cross-functional teams.
• Implement and advocate best practices for software engineering, security, data protection, system resiliency, and compliance with enterprise technology standards.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and help resolve complex technical issues and escalations.
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend continuous improvements to application architecture and development processes.
• Communicate technical concepts, risks, and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with organizational technology, security, and governance policies while delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.
• Support API modernization and platform engineering initiatives that enable a centralized enterprise-scale API ecosystem.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as required to support business and technology objectives.

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.
• Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot for building enterprise-grade applications and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on expertise in designing and developing Microservices-based architectures.
• Proven experience with API Development, including scalable, secure, and high-performance services.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with DynamoDB and NoSQL database design.
• Understanding of software design principles, system integration, and distributed systems.
• Good problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard's India office. 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

Benefits

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. 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.