Application Engineer - III
Vanguard•1h ago
United StatesHybridFull-timeSenior Level5+ yrs exp
The Application Engineer III is a senior-level software engineer responsible for designing, building, and supporting cloud-native, mission-critical applications within AWM Technology. This role plays a key part in delivering scalable, high-performing solutions that power enterprise advice, investment, and client-facing platforms.
As a hands-on engineer, you will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design through development, deployment, and production support, while working in a modern, cloud-first environment
Responsibilities
- Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
- Integrates third party products.
- Translates technical specifications into code for 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.
- Thoroughly understands software development methodology.
- Thoroughly understands development architecture standards.
- Trains and mentors staff with less experience.
- Resolves elevated issues.
- Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
- Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients.
- Performs systems analysis activities.
- Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs.
- Has a broad understanding of Vanguards technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
- Interfaces with cross functional team members, and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
- Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- AWS Cloud technologies Java back end development Database management Minimum of five 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.
Required skills
AWSJavaDatabase management