Application Engineer - III Invest-Debit Card Team 1 PWTech

Overview

Provide advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases for the Invest-Debit Card Team. Lead backend optimization, data integration, documentation, security, and scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

What you'll do

• Provide senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
• Integrate third party products.
• Translate technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
• Write programs, develop code, test artifacts, and produce reports.
• Employ software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
• Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
• Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
• Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
• Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
• Provide follow up production support.
• Submit change control requests and documents.
• Train and mentor staff with less experience.
• Resolve elevated issues.
• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues.
• Explain technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients.
• Perform systems analysis activities.
• Interface with cross functional team members, and communicate systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
• Understand and comply with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, and verify that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
• Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with responsive web development, API integration, and component-based architecture.
• Hands-on experience with accessibility standards, performance optimization, and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of backend integrations, database concepts, and application architecture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building digital banking platforms or client-facing financial services applications.
• Thoroughly understand software development methodology.
• Thoroughly understand development architecture standards.
• Have a broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
• Thoroughly understand and comply with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.

Nice to have

• Exposure to design systems and reusable component libraries.

Details

• Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• Only candidates authorized to work in India will be considered.
• Relocation assistance will be provided.
• Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most employees.