Application Engineer - II

We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for an Application Engineer to join our dynamic team within the Wealth Management domain! This role is pivotal—you will be working on modernizing core wealth processes such as Tax Loss Harvesting, Portfolio Rebalancing, and One-Time Withdrawal workflows. These initiatives are central to delivering scalable, client-focused solutions that support key applications across the enterprise.

You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and engineering excellence, with opportunities to contribute to greenfield development and shape the future of our platform.

Ideal candidates bring robust programming expertise in technologies like Java or TypeScript, along with a deep commitment to building resilient, high-performing services. If you're passionate about collaborating with others, tackling complex challenges, this role offers a environment to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do:

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of  wealth management applications.
• Collaborate with agile teams, product owners, and stakeholders to deliver client-centric features.
• Tackle complex engineering challenges and drive technical excellence.
• Communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and technical audiences.

Technical skills needed for this position:

• Strong proficiency in Java and / or Typescript
• Preferably exposure to AWS services: CloudFront, S3, ECS, IAM, DynamoDB, Lambda
• Well-versed in software design and patterns, with a solid foundation in building scalable, maintainable systems.
• At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

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.