Application Engineer - III at Vanguard in Hyderabad, India

Job description

• Looking for a Software Developer with strong AWS cloud and backend development experience to build and support scalable, cloud-native applications and data solutions. The role requires expertise in AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, S3), TypeScript, Python, SQL, and ETL pipelines, along with experience in API integrations, CI/CD, and Agile delivery. Candidates will collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-performance enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. Primary focus will be AWS functionality, especially the creation of step functions and Glue jobs.
• 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.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• 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 Vanguard's 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.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Requirements

• Must have
• AWS cloud services including Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, and serverless architectures
• Strong TypeScript and Python development experience
• Basic Angular and front-end development experience
• SQL development and database design experience
• ETL, data pipelines, and cloud-native data processing solutions
• Source control and CI/CD practices using GitHub
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and production support skillsExperience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or higher
• Databricks experience

Skills

Required

• Databricks experience

Benefits

• Our commitment to you
• Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with 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.