Application Engineer - III-Node.js Fullstack& mean stack developer

Vanguard; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard’s India office in Hyderabad seeks an accomplished backend engineer to design, develop, and implement scalable applications and databases, integrating third-party products and ensuring enterprise-grade security.

The role emphasizes backend optimization, data integration, and documentation, with collaboration across frontend teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance services on AWS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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, API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Strong experience in React/Preact for scalable front-end applications.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend and full-stack development.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL and API development; experience building cloud-native apps on AWS.
• Strong understanding of Micro Front-End architecture and modern web app development.
• Ability to collaborate with Product Owners, stakeholders, and globally distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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 projects; writes programs, tests artifacts, and produces reports.
• Lead backend optimization for performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to streamline data flow.
• Oversee creation and upkeep of backend documentation to aid cross-functional teams.
• Advocate and implement security, data protection, and backend resilience per enterprise standards.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to design backend interfaces enabling seamless UX.
• Ensure development, testing, and production environments are aligned and change-controlled.
• Mentor staff, participate in design/code/test inspections, and contribute to lifecycle decisions.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and communicate technical considerations clearly.

Skills

Software development

System integration

API management

Cloud-native architectures

Frontend collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Node.js

Express.js

React/Preact

JavaScript

TypeScript

GraphQL

AWS

Micro Front-End

Job description

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world\u2019s 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\u2019s India Office

Vanguard\u2019s 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.

Responsibilites

• 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\u2019s 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\u2019s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master\u2019s 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 developing scalable front-end applications using React/Preact.


• Hands-on experience in Node.js and Express.js for backend and full-stack development.


• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, GraphQL, and API development. Experience building and supporting cloud-native applications on AWS


• Strong understanding of Micro Front-End architecture and modern web application development.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and globally distributed teams.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skill