Senior Application Engineer- Java

Vanguard; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard India seeks an experienced software professional to drive backend design, development, and integration of complex applications and databases. You will optimize performance, lead API integrations, and ensure secure, scalable architectures aligned with enterprise standards.

The role involves collaboration with front-end teams, mentoring staff, and participating in design/code/test inspections to deliver high-quality back-end solutions.

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/Diploma acceptable.
• Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, JIRA; aptitude for continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrates third party products and translates technical specs into code for complex projects.
• Lead backend optimization, data integration, and secure, scalable architecture.
• Spearhead data source and API integrations to streamline data flow.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces for seamless user experiences.
• Mentor staff, contribute to design/code/test inspections, and ensure compliance with security policies.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

Node.js

REST API integration

AWS ECS/Lambda

IAM

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

API development

COBOL

DB2

VSAM

Mainframe debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (B.E./B.Tech)

Master's degree/Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

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

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.

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.

Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.

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.

Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, JIRA; aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Must have Skills

Java Front-End: Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, REST API integration, AWS (ECS, Lambda), IAM.

Java Back-End: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, API development, AWS (ECS, Lambda), IAM.

Java Back-End with Mainframe Background: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, plus prior experience in COBOL, DB2, VSAM, and Mainframe debugging/support.

Nice to have skillset

Graph QL, CSS, DB2, and API Design

Location

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