Entry Level Application Engineer - 2027 Start Date

Vanguard; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a candidate to design and build front-end and back-end solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work across the business to develop test-driven front-end and backend systems, using Angular and Java on AWS, with continuous delivery via Bamboo and automated tests (JUnit, Protractor, Jasmine, Selenium).

The role emphasizes agile practices (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and a proactive voice in shaping innovative solutions for clients and crew alike.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good analysis and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build your technical and strategic skills as you work alongside crew from across the business
• Design front-end and back-end solutions for test-driven development
• Champion innovative ways, from concept to execution, that will help give crew and our clients the best chance for success
• Share your ideas and make your voice heard in an open collaborative team environment
• Use your agility and curious mind to respond to new challenges in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Follow agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban or adopt Lean principles
• Build Angular web applications and Restful micro-services using Java hosted on the AWS cloud
• Work on continuous delivery pipeline using Bamboo and run automated tests using Junit, Protractor, Jasmine and Selenium

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Requirements

In this role you will

• Build your technical and strategic skills as you work alongside crew from across the business




• Design front-end and back-end solutions for test-driven development




• Champion innovative ways, from concept to execution, that will help give crew and our clients the best chance for success




• Share your ideas and make your voice heard in an open collaborative team environment




• Use your agility and curious mind to respond to new challenges in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment




• Follow agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban or adopt Lean principles




• Build Angular web applications and Restful micro-services using Java hosted on the AWS cloud




• Work on continuous delivery pipeline using Bamboo and run automated tests using Junit, Protractor, Jasmine and Selenium

Impact

Expand your career horizons

Working in Technology instills you with a constant desire to learn new abilities and adapt to emerging trends. Vanguard gives you the freedom to explore new career possibilities, helping develop the skills and confidence needed to let a career in technology flourish. Utilize your creative approach to finding solutions in an open and inclusive environment where we value your unique perspective and natural curiosity.

Qualifications

What it takes

• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience




• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience




• Good written and oral communication skills




• Good analysis and problem solving skills

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.