Application Engineer

About Vanguard

More than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners.

Today, Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 25 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.

Our Team & Opportunity

This is a permanent Application Engineer role in the INSIGHT durable product team. INSIGHT is an in-house developed web-based analytics platform, built with Python, Dash, React, and hosted in AWS. Its goal is to enhance Vanguard's investment management process through analytics. You will contribute to the regional product team in delivering high-quality technical solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides entry level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of both frontend and backend applications and databases.
• Translates technical specifications into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to implement tests that support automation.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support.
• Learns and follows Agile software development methodology. Learns and follows development architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
• Learns client business functions and technology needs. Learns 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.
• A curious mind to learn new things and strong appetite to share what you know.
• Provides second level production support for the product domain.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Understanding of multiple IT platforms and languages:
  
  
  • Front End: React, Dash, Typescript, HTML 5, CSS 3, NodeJS
  • Back End: Python 3.x, Pytest, AWS (SQS/SNS, RDS, EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, Api Gateway, Glue, Athena) & Okta
  • CI/CD: Git/GitHub, Bamboo, Bitbucket
• Demonstrate knowledge in Object Oriented programming.
• Exhibit an interest in uplifting on Investment domain
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Contribute to the team delivering quality and clean code constantly.
• Knowledge of investments management and AI/ML would be an added advantage.

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.

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.