Entry Level Application Engineer

Vanguard; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Plano, TX is seeking an engineer for entry-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation across applications and databases. You will convert requirements into code, write programs, build testable deliverables, and support automation initiatives.

Responsibilities cover development lifecycle reviews, system analysis activities, and learning Vanguard's tools and architectural standards while collaborating across teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related work experience, including a minimum of one year in development.
• An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent blend of training and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out entry-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation for applications and databases.
• Convert technical requirements into code for new work or enhancement initiatives for internal clients.
• Write programs, build code, test deliverables, and prepare reports.
• Use software development methods to create tests that support automation.
• Promote code through development, test, and production environments on schedule and provide post-release support.
• Learn and apply software development methodologies and architecture standards.
• Take part in design, code, and test reviews across the lifecycle to surface issues.
• Support systems analysis activities.
• Build knowledge of client business processes, technology needs, and Vanguard tools, technologies, applications, and databases.
• Follow information technology and information security policies and procedures.
• Contribute to special projects and handle additional assigned duties.

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Support

Security

Job description

Salary: $60,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements

• At least two years of related work experience, including a minimum of one year in development.


• An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent blend of training and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out entry-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation for applications and databases.


• Convert technical requirements into code for new work or enhancement initiatives for internal clients.


• Write programs, build code, test deliverables, and prepare reports.


• Use software development methods to create tests that support automation.


• Promote code through development, test, and production environments on schedule and provide post-release support.


• Learn and apply software development methodologies and architecture standards.


• Take part in design, code, and test reviews across the lifecycle to surface issues.


• Support systems analysis activities.


• Build knowledge of client business processes, technology needs, and Vanguard tools, technologies, applications, and databases.


• Follow information technology and information security policies and procedures.


• Contribute to special projects and handle additional assigned duties.

Technologies

• Support


• Security

More

We are working with Vanguard to connect exceptional professionals with this opportunity. We are hiring for our Plano, TX location and are looking for highly motivated, passionate engineers to join our dynamic full-stack teams. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful business outcomes in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. We use a hybrid working model for most crew members, combining flexibility with in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We are focused on our long-term mission to improve clients financial wellbeing and on helping our people grow as individuals and as a team. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

last updated 41 week of 2026