Sr. Application Engineer (COBOL, Java)

Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.

Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.

Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explain technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.

Thoroughly understands client’s business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.

Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.

Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Hands-on with COBOL and stored procedures, how it can be tuned and be able to perform analysis of performance.

Data integration, code analysis and review experience to ensure data moves amongst business teams and remains in sync

Support ETL solutions that integrate modernized data sources

Preferred Qualifications

Workplace Technology stack experience is preferred

AWS certifications are a nice to have

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

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.