Application Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Provides support in system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Translates technical specifications into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to implement tests that support automation.
• Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support.
• Learns and follows software development methodology. Learns and follows development architecture standards.
• Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
• Learns client business functions and technology needs. Learns Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
• Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist in basic performance monitoring and debugging of code and databases to support high performance and stability.
• Collaborate with team members to help ensure smooth data flow between systems and APIs.
• Contribute to documentation efforts by recording code logic and structures for reference and learning purposes.
• Support development of back-end components that are secure and reliable, while gradually learning about data protection best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in application development, system analysis, and database management.
• Bachelors degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA)
• Strong knowledge of  Debugging in AWS and legacy using modern tools & Optional - Agile, confluence, JIRA
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with API development, integration, and data flow management across multiple systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, business analysts, and IT stakeholders.
• Proficiency in debugging in AWS and legacy systems using modern tools.
• Experience in monitoring, refining dashboards, SLOs, and resolving known issues by following defined playbooks.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Confluence and JIRA is an added advantage.
• Exposure to modern development tools and practices.