Vanguard

Application Engineer - III

Vanguard
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Hyderābād, IndiaSenior

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced system analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and support for applications and databases.
  • Translate technical specifications into code for complex projects and implement automated testing practices.
  • Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
  • Integrate data sources, APIs, services, and third-party products to improve data flow and system efficiency.
  • Create and maintain detailed backend architecture and logic documentation.
  • Implement security, data protection, resilience, and enterprise architecture best practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend and cross-functional teams on backend interfaces and technical solutions.
  • Deploy applications to development, test, and production environments and provide follow-up production support.
  • Participate in design, code, and test inspections, resolve escalated issues, and mentor less-experienced staff.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and backend architecture.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services including ECS, Lambda, and S3.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and DynamoDB.
  • Experience with build pipelines and deployment automation.
  • Preferred experience with Go, Java, AI tools such as Claude Code, and the financial industry.
  • Knowledge of Confluence, JIRA, Agile, and continuous process improvement.

Benefits

  • Vanguard provides financial, physical, and personal wellness resources and benefits.
  • The role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, and follows Vanguard’s hybrid working model for most employees.
  • The position includes opportunities for collaboration, in-person learning, and professional mentoring.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBAWSGoJavaPythonSQL

Categories

BackendData Engineering
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About Vanguard

10,000+ employees

Vanguard is an investment management company offering low-cost index and active mutual funds, ETFs, brokerage, retirement plans, and financial advice for individual, institutional, and advisor clients. Founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, it operates a client-owned structure in which its funds own the firm. Its business model centers on asset-based management and advisory fees.

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