Skills

Problem Solving Java Kotlin Security Policies and Procedures Test Training AWS Software Development SDLC Automation Testing Spring

Job Specifications

Application Engineer

Location: Manchester

Role Type: Permanent

Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days

Who We Are

Vanguard is one of the world’s leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure—where funds own the company and investors own the funds—ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally. What you’ll do:

· Provide advanced technical expertise in Backend Development, supporting the team with effective solutions and practical insights.

· Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

· Demonstrate a commitment to keeping up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, actively applying them in your work.

· Contribute new ideas, tools, and methodologies to help foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

· Share knowledge and mentor peers and junior engineers, supporting their growth and skills development.

· Collaborate with technical leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders to understand project requirements, implications, and dependencies.

· Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, suggesting improvements where appropriate.

· Promote and practice best development approaches such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

· Apply design patterns to address complex problems, ensuring code is efficient, readable, and reusable.

· Adhere to IT and Information Security policies and procedures in all engineering activities.

· Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring:

· Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience

· Strong analysis and problem solving skills

· Knowledge of the financial services industry

· Deep understanding Languages/Framework (Required): Java / Kotlin , Spring , Oauth

· Other technologies/areas: AWS, API Design, Automation testing

What’s Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

About the Company

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of empowering our 50 million investor-owners.* Since our founding in 1975, we've been on a mission to help investors achieve their goals. With no outside shareholders to answer to, we make decisions--including keeping investing costs as low as possible--with our clients' needs in mind. Whether you're investing for your first house, college for your kids, or a comfortable retirement, you can be confident we're on your side. We are a community that thinks--and feels--differently about investi... Know more