Application Engineer

Role & responsibilities:

This role provides advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases under general direction, and leads backend optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

Preferred candidate profile

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. 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.