Backend Engineer II: Java/AWS, APIs & Data Pipelines

Worky; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced backend developer to design, implement, and optimize applications and databases. You will translate specifications into code, integrate third-party products, and move changes through development, testing, and production with strong emphasis on automation and data integrity.

The role requires familiarity with AWS, SQL, API development, and modern development tools, along with collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in application development, system analysis, or database management.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT.
• Experience with database design, SQL, and data optimization techniques for high-performance applications.
• Familiarity with API development, integration, and third-party software integration.
• Must have skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, AWS, SQL queries, Github, Bitbucket, Bamboo, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, Python (optional).
• Proficiency in Agile, Confluence, JIRA.
• Aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and business stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development tools is a plus.
• Adobe Experience Manager AWS Cloud Background.
• Expert in debugging in AWS and legacy systems using modern tools.
• Proficiency in Agile Monitoring/refining dashboards, SLOs, and solving known problems by following playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
• Translates technical specifications into code for moderately complex projects and writes programs, tests artifacts, and reports.
• Elevates code into development, test, and production environments on schedule; provides production support.
• Follows software development methodology and architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the lifecycle.
• Understands client functions and technology needs; knows Vanguard's tools and applications/databases.
• Learns and complies with IT and Information Security policies.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Contributes to optimizing system performance through efficient database design and code enhancements.
• Supports integration and maintenance of data pipelines between APIs and backend systems; ensures data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintains and updates software documentation for backend components; highlights logic, processes, and architecture.
• Applies knowledge of backend security and data protection best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular

Node.js

AWS

SQL

GitHub

Bitbucket

Bamboo

CI/CD

TDD/BDD

Python

AWS Cloud

AWS Cloud Security

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

GitHub

Bitbucket

Bamboo

CI/CD

Confluence

JIRA

AWS

Azure

GCP

Angular

Spring Boot

Node.js

Java

Python

Adobe Experience Manager

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an experienced backend developer to design, implement, and optimize applications and databases. You will translate specifications into code, integrate third-party products, and move changes through development, testing, and production with strong emphasis on automation and data integrity.

The role requires familiarity with AWS, SQL, API development, and modern development tools, along with collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.