Application Engineer - II

This role provides intermediate-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases and supports backend performance optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure development practices. Responsibilites

Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications and APIs.

Build secure, scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Develop and maintain AWS-based microservices and serverless solutions.

Implement API authentication and authorization using OAuth, Okta, and JWT.

Monitor application performance using Splunk, Honeycomb, and CloudWatch.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvements.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Support production applications and drive service reliability.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 3 years of experience in application development, system analysis, or database management.

Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA).

Proficiency in Java, Spring boot,Python Basics

Excellence in AWS - Lambda, step functions, Dynamo DB, S3, ECS .

Working knowledge of Splunk, Honeycomb, Cloud watch

Good understanding in API – security - OAUTH/OKTA jwts

Proficiency in TDD / BDD- Test Automation Skills (Cucumber).

Experience in Version: Java 17; Python 3.9+; Spring Boot 3.0 +

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

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

Our commitment to you

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

Financial wellness We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

Physical wellness We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.

Personal wellness We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.