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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