Application Engineer - II
This role supports delivery and runway for MPM Reporting initiatives. The position reduces delivery risk, knowledge concentration, and improves sustainability of ongoing product commitments.
Responsibilities
- Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
- Integrates third party products.
- Translates technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
- Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports.
- Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation.
- Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
- Follows software development methodology and development architecture standards.
- Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
- Participates in systems analysis activities.
- Understands client business functions and technology needs.
- Understands 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.
- Contribute to optimizing system performance through efficient database design and code enhancements to support scalability.
- Support the integration and maintenance of data pipelines between APIs and backend systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Maintain and update software documentation for backend components, highlighting logic, processes, and architecture.
- Apply intermediate knowledge of backend system security and data protection best practices during development.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with database design, SQL, and data optimization techniques for high-performance applications.
- Familiarity with API development, integration, and third-party software integration.
- Proficiency in Agile, Confluence, JIRA.
- Aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and business stakeholders.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development tools is a plus.
- Proficiency in Agile Monitoring/refining dashboards, SLOs, and solving known problems by following playbooks.
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Angular
- Node JS
- AWS
- SQL queries
- Github
- Bitbucket
- Bamboo
- CI/CD
- TDD/BDD
- Python (optional)
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 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.