Entry Level Application Engineer - Dallas - 2027 Start Date

The Vanguard Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking motivated engineers to join our dynamic full-stack teams in Plano, TX. This role focuses on system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases within a collaborative environment.

The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities to learn Vanguard's tools and architectures while supporting production and internal client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides entry level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Translates technical specifications into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
• Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports.
• Employs software development techniques to implement tests that support automation.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
• Provides follow up production support.
• Learns and follows software development methodology.
• Learns and follows development architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Participates in systems analysis activities.
• Learns client business functions and technology needs.
• Learns Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
• Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Vanguard is seeking highly motivated and passionate engineers to join our dynamic full-stack teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful business outcomes in a collaborative environment. We are currently hiring for our Plano, TX location. If you are ready to take on new challenges and be part of a forward-thinking team,

Core Responsibilities

• Provides entry level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Translates technical specifications into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
• Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports.
• Employs software development techniques to implement tests that support automation.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
• Provides follow up production support.
• Lears and follows software development methodology.
• Lears and follows development architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Participates in systems analysis activities.
• Lears client business functions and technology needs.
• Lears Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
• Lears and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two 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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading 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.