Entry Level Application Engineer - 2027 Start Date - Malvern

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The Vanguard Group in Malvern, PA is seeking an entry-level software engineer to design front-end and back-end solutions, with a focus on test-driven development and agile collaboration. You will help build Angular web apps and RESTful microservices on AWS, contributing to continuous delivery pipelines.

We value curiosity, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, open team environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree 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

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

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

• 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: 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 well‑being of our clients. To lead through products 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.

About Us: Vanguard, one of the world's largest 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.