Senior Backend Application Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Java Application Engineer with good technical expertise who is passionate about software development.

Any AWS knowledge would be a big bonus but not essential. (Any knowledge of Angular development would be a bonus but not required). Should have a good yet pragmatic understanding and appreciation of the benefits of Agile, Kanban and Lean methodologies.

Main Responsibilities

• Development of Spring Boot microservices
• Creation of unit tests
• Creation of cucumber and playwright integration tests
• Creation and deployment of AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation
• Collaborating with other developers on the team and comfortable with occasional pair programming

Other Responsibilities

• Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products
• 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
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
• Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience
• 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

• Strong development work experience
• Good understanding of Languages/Framework (Required): Java, Spring, etc
• Other technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing, Cucumber/Playwright

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position
• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday each week

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core 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 equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform careers@vanguard.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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-173120

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-29T20:09:14