Application Engineer - II

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to build and support our compliance-focused systems. You will work in a modern AWS/JavaScript tech stack, participate in agile teams, and contribute practical engineering ideas that improve team outcomes.

You will collaborate with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver reliable, well-documented solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more application development languages or frameworks used by the team (Python, Node.js, Angular, SQL).
• Hands-on experience building, testing, supporting, or integrating applications in an agile environment.
• Knowledge of AWS services, APIs, CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and Git/GitHub Enterprise; ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, test, deploy, and support application capabilities using established team patterns and Vanguard standards.
• Handle moderate to complex assignments including production support, enhancements, and small-to-medium implementations.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, architects, and partner teams to clarify requirements and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Python

Node.js

Angular

SQL

Agile teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

AWS

Confluence

JIRA

GitHub Enterprise

API integrations

CI/CD

Job description

Details On the Crew Compliance Technology team, we create and maintain systems that help over 33,000 Crew Members at Vanguard complete their compliance obligations. We work in a modern engineering environment with AWS, Python, Node.js, Angular, SQL, APIs, CI/CD practices, automated testing, Confluence, JIRA, GitHub Enterprise, and AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code. Our modernization efforts are largely behind us, and we are ready to continue making a meaningful difference through new development, production support, and thoughtful system implementation. This position is intended for a proficient application engineer who is comfortable working in agile teams, learning the business domain, and contributing practical engineering ideas that improve team outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Build, configure, test, deploy, and support application capabilities using established team patterns, secure coding practices, and Vanguard technology standards.
• Complete moderate to highly complex team assignments, including contributions to production support, issue resolution, enhancements, and small-to-medium implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, architects, and partner teams across the department to clarify requirements, restate desired business outcomes, and deliver practical solutions.
• Apply hands‑on experience to troubleshoot immediate problems, research root causes, and resolve issues using established guidelines, runbooks, and team standards.
• Contribute to API‑first integrations, data flows, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and documentation for custom-built and vendor-supported applications.
• Take ownership of assigned work, communicate progress and risks clearly, and help the team meet commitments.
• Actively suggest improvements that strengthen quality, resiliency, performance, maintainability, or crew experience.
• Participate vocally in team discussions by asking good questions, sharing informed opinions and seeking feedback.
• Continue building technical, Vanguard, financial services, and compliance domain knowledge through hands‑on work, learning, and relevant certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more application development languages or frameworks used by the team, such as Python, Node.js, Angular, SQL, or related technologies.
• Hands‑on experience building, testing, supporting, or integrating applications in an agile engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of AWS services, APIs, CI/CD concepts, automated testing, Git/GitHub Enterprise, Confluence, and JIRA, or demonstrated ability to learn and apply these tools quickly.
• Ability to troubleshoot application issues, analyze logs or data, research root causes, and resolve problems using established team practices.
• Ability to collaborate across team and department boundaries, communicate technical considerations clearly, and seek feedback from managers, teammates, and stakeholders.
• Learning mindset with intellectual curiosity, willingness to pursue relevant education or certifications, and interest in staying current on technology trends.
• Ability to develop a Product Owner mindset by understanding, articulating, and restating desired business outcomes.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS, Python, Node.js, Angular, SQL, API integrations, or event/data‑flow patterns.
• Experience supporting production applications, improving observability, or contributing to resilience and reliability efforts.
• AWS certification or progress toward an AWS certification, such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or Associate‑level certification.
• Experience in financial services, compliance technology, regulatory technology, internal controls, or related business domains.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted software engineering tools and responsible use of those tools within enterprise engineering practices.

Special Factors

Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission we’re on a mission. To work for the long‑term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.

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.