Application Engineer - III

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA is seeking an Application Engineer III, a senior software engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting cloud-native, mission-critical applications within AWM Technology. This role plays a key part in delivering scalable, high-performing solutions that power enterprise advice, investment, and client-facing platforms.

As hands-on engineer, you will contribute across the full SDLC in a cloud-first environment, collaborating with internal clients and

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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.
• 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.

Skills

AWS Cloud technologies

Java back end development

Database management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

The Application Engineer III is a senior-level software engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting cloud-native, mission-critical applications within AWM Technology.

This role plays a key part in delivering scalable, high-performing solutions that power enterprise advice, investment, and client-facing platforms.

As a hands-on engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through development, deployment, and production support, while working in a modern, cloud-first environment.

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.
• 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 Vanguards 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.

Qualifications

• AWS Cloud technologies
• Java back end development
• Database management
• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 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.