Application Engineer III

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vanguard is seeking an Application Engineer III to provide senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. This role involves integrating third-party products, translating technical specifications into code for complex projects, and ensuring code is elevated to production environments on schedule. The engineer will provide follow-up production support, submit change control requests, and document processes. A thorough understanding of software development methodology and architecture standards is required, along with the ability to train and mentor less experienced staff and resolve elevated issues. The position also includes participating in design, code, and test inspections, explaining technical considerations to various audiences, and performing systems analysis. A broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, as well as client business functions and technology needs, is essential. The role requires interfacing with cross-functional team members, communicating systems issues effectively, and ensuring compliance with IT and Information Security policies. Participation in special projects and other assigned duties are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree