Vanguard

Application Engineer - III

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3 days ago
Hyderābād, IndiaSenior
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced system analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of applications and databases.
  • Translate technical specifications into code for complex projects and implement automated testing practices.
  • Lead backend optimization for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
  • Integrate data sources, APIs, third-party products, and services to improve data flow and system efficiency.
  • Create and maintain backend architecture and technical documentation.
  • Implement security, data protection, resilience, and enterprise architecture best practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams to design backend interfaces.
  • Deploy applications across development, test, and production environments and provide production support.
  • Participate in design, code, and test inspections, systems analysis, change control, and issue resolution.
  • Mentor less-experienced staff and communicate technical considerations with cross-functional teams and internal clients.
  • Ensure deliverables comply with Information Technology and Information Security policies and requirements.
  • Participate in special projects and other assigned duties.

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.
  • Go or Java experience is preferred.
  • Experience with AI tools, preferably Claude Code, is preferred.
  • Financial industry experience involving stocks, foreign exchange, or mutual funds is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Confluence and JIRA, plus familiarity with Agile and continuous process improvement.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model in Hyderabad, Telangana, supporting flexibility and in-person collaboration.
  • Financial wellness programs and competitive offers.
  • Physical wellness benefits and health-support resources.
  • Personal wellness resources supporting employees and their families.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBAWSGoJavaPythonSQL

Categories

BackendData Engineering
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