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ID #20537514
State Pennsylvania
City Malvern
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Vanguard
Showed 2021-09-30
Date 2021-09-29
Deadline 2021-11-27
Category Security
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Senior Application Engineer - Java and Cloud - Investment & Financial Systems

Pennsylvania, Malvern, 19355 Malvern USA

Vacancy expired!

Do you like the challenge of working directly with some of the smartest front-, middle-, and back-office IT and business resources and teams at Vanguard?

Are you a strong Java/API/Python/SQL/AWS developer who thrives on learning and growing? Does knowing that you are working on applications that are used for our Fixed Income traders and support groups drive you towards more creative solutions? Do you want to work with a group of great and fun loving developers? If so, this may be the role for you! Come join the GEFIS Fixed Income Decisions - Monitoring team!

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 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.

What it takes:
  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Java development knowledge required (particularly useful if you've developed APIs)
  • AWS experience is strongly preferred (bonus if you've worked with NoSQL databases, S3 data, EMR, Athena, Kinesis, and Lambda functions)
  • Python development and/or UI development experience a plus
  • Strong Investment Knowledge and Business Acumen preferred
  • Experience with standard Vanguard AWS developer toolset - Bitbucket, Bamboo, etc.
  • Must have strong analysis skills - Understand the "why" behind the "what"
  • Demonstrates a thirst for learning and growing
  • Desire and ability to have fun is critical

Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we're changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn't just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose - and that's how we've become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let's make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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