Application Engineer - III

Job Summary

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction. An ideal candidate would have 5-8 years of experience in Java, Angular/Rest, AWS, and API Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
• Support in the pager duty as a part of the product team
• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science, or a Master's degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
• Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Must-have skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, Node JS, AWS, CloudFormation, ECS, Fargate, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, SQL queries, GitHub, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, API Microservices
• Nice to have: experience with legacy migration to cloud, experience in test automation, Python
• Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, JIRA; aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard's India office.

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