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Application Engineer - III

Yesterday Manchester, United Kingdom

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer with deep technical expertise and thought leadership. You will drive strategy for your area of expertise across teams and foster a developer community within your domain. The role involves mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables, promoting best practices like TDD and BDD, and leading engineering practices across the SDLC.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights.
  • Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, actively applying them in your work.
  • Contribute new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
  • Share knowledge and mentor peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development.
  • Collaborate with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies.
  • Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate.
  • Promote and practice best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Apply design patterns to address complex problems, ensuring code is efficient, readable, and reusable.
  • Adhere to IT and Information Security policies and procedures in all engineering activities.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Strong analysis and problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of the financial services industry
  • Deep understanding Languages/Framework (Required): Java / Kotlin , Spring , Oauth
  • Other technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing

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.

Client-provided location(s): Manchester, United Kingdom
Job ID: Vanguard-170024
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-23T20:15:44

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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