Summary
Vanguard is seeking an experienced Application Engineer III to join a growing engineering team responsible for developing and supporting cloud-native solutions that power critical business capabilities. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance scalable applications while leveraging modern software engineering practices and AWS cloud technologies.
This is an opportunity to work across a variety of applications and initiatives, contributing to technical solutions that drive business value while helping shape engineering best practices within a collaborative Agile environment. The ideal candidate is a versatile full-stack engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and delivering high-quality software in the cloud.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and implement scalable applications and services using modern software engineering practices.
Build and support cloud-native solutions leveraging AWS technologies and microservices-based architectures.
Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services while contributing to front-end application development as needed.
Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, testing, and application architecture decisions.
Implement automated testing and CI/CD practices to improve quality, reliability, and delivery speed.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and production support issues.
Collaborate with engineers, product teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver technology solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering processes, application performance, and system reliability.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with technology, security, risk, and operational standards.
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.
Experience building and supporting full-stack applications in enterprise environments.
Strong hands-on development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
Experience with modern front-end technologies such as Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and system integrations.
Hands-on experience working with AWS cloud technologies.
Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Experience working within Agile software development environments.
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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