Application Engineer - III

Application Engineer - III

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Malvern, PA

time type

Full time

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Posted 7 Days Ago

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End Date: June 6, 2026 (3 days left to apply)

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178009

Team Revenant is a full-stack engineering team within Vanguard's Portfolio Construction product sub-family in the Advice & Wealth Management Technology organization, building and modernizing Portfolio Settings (WAR) — A mission-critical advisor-facing UI application that orchestrates portfolio configuration across 30+ downstream services at enterprise scale. The team owns the full stack: a serverless Angular frontend, a TypeScript/Node.js BFF layer deployed on AWS ECS, and deep integrations spanning client enrollment, portfolio construction, rebalance engine and investment management operations. It's a great opportunity for developers who enjoy full-stack ownership, distributed systems challenges, complex multi-service state management across 30+ REST-integrated platforms, and building resilient systems that directly shape how financial advisors manage investments for thousands of Vanguards Adviced clients

Core 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 Vanguard?s 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

• 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.

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