Application Engineer - III

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5–7+ years of full-stack engineering experience with modern JavaScript and AEM development.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and popular frameworks such as React, Lit, Stencil, or Web Components.
  • Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, Express, and server-side API design.
  • Demonstrated experience with AEM Sites, including components, templates, and integrations.
  • Proficient with AWS services like Lambda, S3, ECS, and API Gateway, focusing on security and scalability.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with an emphasis on code review and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Build high-performance, accessible web experiences using modern web technologies.
  • Create reusable UI components and design systems for applications and AEM integrations.
  • Develop Node.js and Express services, managing builds and dependencies with npm.
  • Deliver AEM Sites solutions through component and template development.
  • Integrate modern UI frameworks within headless AEM architectures.
  • Implement automated testing, CI/CD processes, and performance optimizations across the stack.
  • Collaborate on architecture, conduct code reviews, and provide production support.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangement options.
  • Professional development opportunities and support for certifications.
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Health and wellness resources and programs.
  • Employee resource groups for community and support.
Full Job Description

    We’re seeking an Application Engineer III to join our dynamic team. This is a balanced full-stack engineering role spanning modern frontend development, Node.js services, AWS backend and event-driven solutions, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). You will design and deliver accessible, high-performance digital experiences using JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks, including Lit, React or  Stencil, alongside Node.js, npm, Express, and AWS services such as Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, while contributing equally to AEM Sites architecture, component development, integrations, testing, deployment, and production operations.

    Core Responsibilities

    • Build accessible, high-performance web experiences using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Lit, Stencil, Web Components, HTML, and CSS.

    • Create reusable UI components and design-system implementations for standalone applications and AEM-managed experiences.

    • Develop Node.js and Express services, middleware, and REST or GraphQL integrations; manage builds and packages with npm.

    • Deliver AEM Sites solutions using components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi services, HTL, content models, and APIs.

    • Integrate modern UI frameworks with AEM headful, hybrid, and API-driven architectures.

    • Implement automated testing, CI/CD, security, observability, and performance optimization across the full stack.

    • Collaborate on architecture, code reviews, production support, mentoring, and engineering standards.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

    • 5–7+ years of full-stack engineering experience across modern JavaScript and AEM development.

    • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, Lit, Stencil, or Web Components.

    • Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, Express, API design, and secure server-side development.

    • Proven AEM Sites experience with components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi, HTL, authoring, and integrations.

    • Hands-on AWS experience building and operating backend and event-driven solutions using Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, including security, observability, scalability, and CI/CD.

    • Strong collaboration, communication, code-review, and problem-solving skills.

    • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.

    Nice to Have

    • Experience integrating Lit Web Components with AEM.

    • Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service, Core Components, Adobe Client Data Layer, Web SDK, Target, or Experience Platform.

    • Experience with Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.

    • Professional certification in AWS, AEM and/or any other relevant tech stack.

    Special Factors

    Sponsorship

    Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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