Application Engineer - III

Vanguard; Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an Application Engineer for Workplace Technology to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support applications and databases. You will partner with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to deliver scalable and secure solutions that enhance collaboration and productivity.

The role focuses on translating specifications into code, deploying across development to production, and mentoring teammates while aligning with architectural standards and security

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience designing and building cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Strong analytical skills and reverse engineering skills.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar).
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and production support capabilities.
• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.
• 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

Java

Python

AWS

Analytical thinking

Kafka

Troubleshooting

Development experience

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent training

Job description

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.

The Application Engineer, Workplace Technology is responsible for the analysis, design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of technology solutions that enable a modern and productive workplace experience. Working under general direction, this role partners with business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable applications that enhance collaboration, employee productivity, and operational efficiency.

This role applies advanced technical expertise to evaluate business needs, design innovative solutions, resolve complex system issues, and drive continuous improvement across workplace technology platforms. This individual plays a key role in ensuring applications align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and business objectives while contributing to the overall digital workplace strategy.

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.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Java and Python
• Experience designing and building cloud-native solutions on AWS
• Strong Analytical skills, Reverse Engineering skills
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and production support capabilities
• 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.