Full-Stack Application Engineer (AWS)

The Vanguard Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Application Engineer III to join a growing engineering team building cloud-native solutions using AWS and microservices. You will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications, APIs, and backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

The role emphasizes strong Java/Spring Boot development, experience with modern frontend frameworks, RESTful APIs, and CI/CD practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of related work experience with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience building and supporting full-stack applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on development with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with modern frontend technologies like Angular or React.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud technologies.
• Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement scalable applications and services.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS and microservices architectures.
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services, with frontend work as needed.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, testing, and architecture decisions.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD practices to improve quality and delivery speed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application and production issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, architects, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and system reliability.
• Mentor less experienced engineers when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, risk, and operational standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Agile software development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Angular/React

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Git

Job description

Summary

Vanguard is seeking an experienced Application Engineer III to join a growing engineering team responsible for developing and supporting cloud-native solutions that power critical business capabilities. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance scalable applications while leveraging modern software engineering practices and AWS cloud technologies. This is an opportunity to work across a variety of applications and initiatives, contributing to technical solutions that drive business value while helping shape engineering best practices within a collaborative Agile environment. The ideal candidate is a versatile full-stack engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and delivering high-quality software in the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement scalable applications and services using modern software engineering practices.
• Build and support cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS technologies and microservices-based architectures.
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services while contributing to front-end application development as needed.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, testing, and application architecture decisions.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD practices to improve quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production support issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering processes, application performance, and system reliability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with technology, security, risk, and operational standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience building and supporting full-stack applications in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with modern front-end technologies such as Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and system integrations.
• Hands-on experience working with AWS cloud technologies.
• Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working within Agile software development environments.

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.