Application Engineer - II

Vanguard • Malvern, PA • 1h ago

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Malvern, PA

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End Date: July 23, 2026 (1 day left to apply)

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Job Description

In this role, you'll be a hands-on engineer developing the applications, integrations, and capabilities that power enterprise data protection. You'll work directly with evolving strategic vendor technologies, implement solutions that support AI and privacy use cases, and help shape the future of self-service de-identification at Vanguard. From engineering scalable test data management solutions to enabling secure unstructured data workflows, you'll be at the core of bringing our data defense strategy to life.

What makes this opportunity exciting?

Build real, enterprise-scale impact:You'll develop the tools and capabilities that thousands of crew and systems rely on to safely innovate with data.

Work with modern, evolving technologies:Engage directly with strategic vendor platforms and advance Vanguard's ability to protect data used in AI, analytics, and engineering experiences.

Future-state engineering:Help blaze the path toward AI-driven and self-service de-identification capabilities-designing and building the foundations of what comes next.

Accountability, ownership, and autonomy:This role is built for a self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems, pushes themselves and peers toward excellence, and takes pride in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

Collaboration across the enterprise:Work side-by-side with architects, product owners, engineers, data scientists, and vendor teams to design secure, scalable, and simple solutions.

If you're a builder at heart-curious, motivated, and eager to engineer solutions that make a meaningful impact-this is your opportunity to help redefine how Vanguard protects data in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Responsibilities:

Provides 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.

Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.

Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.

Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard?s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.

Interfaces with cross functional team members, and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.

Thoroughly 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:

Expertise in ETL development , pipeline development, AWS tools such as Athena, Redshift, Glue, Lambdas.

Strategic thinking and solution oriented; Experimentation mindset.

Data and analytics - ability to support data engineering work for analytics and/or tableau development.

AI interest / experience (around agents and leveraging AI to optimize workflows).

Front End / UI development experience a plus.

Minimum of 2 years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.

About Us

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.

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