Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.

Position requirement:

The Cost Basis Services team is looking for a Senior Application Engineer! Join our team and spearhead development efforts on a highly visible and impactful product space. With your expertise in modernization development, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, crafting solutions that help to shape the future of Cost Basis. Plus, be part of an inclusive team environment where all perspectives are valued.

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 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

• Must-have skills: Advanced experience with developing in Java, Microservices, AWS, Test Automation, SRE tools, AWS Aurora, Kakfa (and/or general event-based understanding/experience)
• AI interest/exposure
• Familiarity with DevOps concepts, tools and continuous delivery pipelines Bamboo, Bitbucket, Git, GitHub, etc.
• Experience with API management platforms, design standards, patterns and standard methodologies
• Knowledge of cloud/AWS technologies: Glue, ECS, Lambda, AWS S3 is a plus
• Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
• 5+ years software engineering experience
• Excellent communication

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a missionwe'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.