Application Engineer - II

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$85K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in application development, system analysis, or database management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT.
  • Proficient in database design, SQL, and data optimization for performance.
  • Experience with API development and third-party software integration.
  • Required skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, AWS, SQL queries.
  • Familiar with Agile methodologies, Confluence, and JIRA.
  • Strong aptitude for collaborative work and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements applications and databases, integrating third-party products.
  • Translates and codes technical specifications for internal enhancements and projects.
  • Ensures timely deployment of code across environments and provides production support.
  • Adheres to software development methods and architectural standards throughout projects.
  • Conducts design, code, and test inspections for quality assurance.
  • Analyzes client business and technology needs to inform development processes.
  • Maintains documentation of backend components and system architecture.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work arrangements and vacation policies.
  • Professional development opportunities and education assistance.
  • Access to advanced technology and modern development tools.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
Responsibilites
  • 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 support 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. Follows 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.


Qualifications and Skills
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in application development, system analysis, or database management.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT
  • Experience with database design, SQL, and data optimization techniques for high-performance applications.
  • Familiarity with API development, integration, and third-party software integration.
  • Must have skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, AWS, SQL queries, Github, Bitbucket, Bamboo, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, Python (optional).
  • 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.
  • Adobe Experience Manager AWS Cloud Background.
  • Expert in debugging in AWS and legacy systems using modern tools.
  • Proficiency in Agile Monitoring/refining dashboards, SLOs, and solving known problems by following playbooks.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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