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**Application Engineer III - Java, React, AWS** The Application Engineer III position at Vanguard focuses on designing, building, and supporting cloud-based applications and services for the Vanguard Charitable Gifting Platform. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining scalable Java-based applications on the AWS platform, creating and managing RESTful APIs and microservices, and contributing to cloud-native application architecture. Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, and database design, with expertise in Java, AWS services, SQL, and batch processing frameworks. Familiarity with React.js and experience in financial services is beneficial. This role, based in Hyderabad, Telangana, offers competitive benefits packages and a hybrid work model.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Hyderabad
- Country
- India
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globedirectly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.
Vanguards India Office
Vanguards office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.
Role Summary
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Java and AWS technologies.
- Develop and support RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud-native solutions to meet business requirements.
- Build and maintain frontend, backend, and batch-processing components of the Charitable Gifting platform.
- Design, optimize, and manage database solutions using Aurora, RDS, Redshift, and SQL.
- Participate in platform modernization initiatives, feature enhancements, and application upgrades.
- Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable technology solutions.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support incident resolution activities.
- Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and operational stability through best engineering practices.
- Contribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support knowledge transition, operational readiness, and long-term ownership of the Vanguard Charitable Gifting Application
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
- Bachelors degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Masters degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
- Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Java application development.
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Proficiency in AWS Cloud Services, including Aurora, RDS, and Redshift.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database design, development, and optimization.
- Experience with batch processing frameworks such as AWS Glue, Control-M, or similar tools.
- Understanding of cloud-native application architecture and distributed systems.
- Experience with application support, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with React.js /Angular nfor frontend development - Good to have
- Experience working in Financial Services, Wealth Management, or Investment platforms.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
Location
This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguards India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.
Our mission
Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
Our commitment to you
Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your successat work and in lifewith Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.
How we work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.
