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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Engineer - **Company:** Vanguard - **Location:** Malvern, PA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Enterprise Content Management, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, OAuth, Software Tools, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Application Integration, GitHub Copilot, Spring-boot, AngularJS, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Api Design, Api Gateway, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/vanguard/application-engineer-41311b ## About the Role * Full-stack application development using Angular, TypeScript, Java, Node.js, or similar technologies. * Cloud-native engineering on AWS, including serverless and distributed application architectures. * API design and development, microservices, and enterprise application integration. * Modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, source control, and production support. * Authentication and security patterns, including OAuth and secure application design. * Technical leadership in solution design, architecture, and software delivery best practices. * Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies) to improve software delivery, code quality, testing, documentation, and developer productivity. * Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgment when using AI-generated outputs, including validating solutions, identifying risks, and maintaining secure, resilient, and well-architected systems. Preferred Skills * Experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudFront, ECS, and related cloud infrastructure. * Experience with Spring Boot, Python, and modern backend development frameworks. * Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), microfrontend architectures, and enterprise content management platforms. * Experience building analytics, financial planning, reporting, or advisor-facing applications. * Financial services domain knowledge and experience delivering client- or advisor-focused digital experiences., * Minimum of three years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience. * Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Special Factors ## Description * Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. * Translates technical specifications into code for moderately 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. * Follows software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards. * Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities. * Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems. * Continuously explore and adopt AI-enabled engineering practices that improve planning, implementation, testing, documentation, and operational excellence across the product development lifecycle. * Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures. * Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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