Junior Application Engineer

Join our team as we modernize a core enterprise investment product data system responsible for sourcing, storing, and distributing Vanguard Investment Product Data. As a Junior Application Engineer, you'll be part of a Global, product-aligned engineering team, contributing to the analysis, design, development, and implementation of modern applications and databases-all while growing your technical craft in a supportive environment.

This hybrid role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) is based in Melbourne, AU

What You'll Do

• Contribute to system analysis, design, development, and implementation activities across applications and databases-including integration of third-party solutions.
• Translate technical specifications into clean, maintainable code for moderately complex enhancements and new features.
• Develop, test, and deploy software using modern engineering practices and automation-focused test design.
• Promote quality by participating in design, code, and test reviews throughout the development lifecycle.
• Elevate code through dev, test, and production environments while supporting change control processes.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Follow established engineering standards, architectural guidelines, and software development methodologies.
• Build an understanding of client needs, business processes, and how enterprise tools and systems interact across the organization.
• Uphold Information Security and Technology policies and controls.
• Contribute to team initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts.