Application Engineer - II - Node.js

Advice Trading & Money Movement is looking for an Application Engineer. Our subfamily is responsible for all of the trades and money movement activities for advice clients (PAS & DAP). Within the Money Movement space we are looking to expand our support of Cash Plus Accounts, enabling the product's growth, a top line OKR for Vanguard in 2025. Within the Trading space we are handling all of the trades for advice clients ($44 Billion last year) and expanding the scope of our product to other consumers. This will be a full stack position working on modernized systems using various AWS Services.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.

• Translates technical specifications into code for moderately 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.

• Follows software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.

• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.

• Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.

• Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

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.