We’re seeking an Application Engineer III to join our dynamic team. This is a balanced full-stack engineering role spanning modern frontend development, Node.js services, AWS backend and event-driven solutions, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). You will design and deliver accessible, high-performance digital experiences using JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks, including Lit, React or Stencil, alongside Node.js, npm, Express, and AWS services such as Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, while contributing equally to AEM Sites architecture, component development, integrations, testing, deployment, and production operations.
Core Responsibilities
Build accessible, high-performance web experiences using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Lit, Stencil, Web Components, HTML, and CSS.
Create reusable UI components and design-system implementations for standalone applications and AEM-managed experiences.
Develop Node.js and Express services, middleware, and REST or GraphQL integrations; manage builds and packages with npm.
Deliver AEM Sites solutions using components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi services, HTL, content models, and APIs.
Integrate modern UI frameworks with AEM headful, hybrid, and API-driven architectures.
Implement automated testing, CI/CD, security, observability, and performance optimization across the full stack.
Collaborate on architecture, code reviews, production support, mentoring, and engineering standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5–7+ years of full-stack engineering experience across modern JavaScript and AEM development.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, Lit, Stencil, or Web Components.
Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, Express, API design, and secure server-side development.
Proven AEM Sites experience with components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi, HTL, authoring, and integrations.
Hands-on AWS experience building and operating backend and event-driven solutions using Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, including security, observability, scalability, and CI/CD.
Strong collaboration, communication, code-review, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code.
Nice to Have
Experience integrating Lit Web Components with AEM.
Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service, Core Components, Adobe Client Data Layer, Web SDK, Target, or Experience Platform.
Experience with Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools.
Professional certification in AWS, AEM and/or any other relevant tech stack.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5-7+ years of full-stack engineering experience across modern JavaScript and AEM development
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and React, Lit, Stencil, or Web Components
- Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, Express, API design, and secure server-side development
- Proven AEM Sites experience with components, templates, Sling Models, OSGi, HTL, authoring, and integrations
- Hands-on AWS experience with Lambda, S3, ECS, API Gateway, and Amazon EventBridge, including security, observability, scalability, and CI/CD
- Strong collaboration, communication, code-review, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
- Experience integrating Lit Web Components with AEM
- Experience with AEM as a Cloud Service, Core Components, Adobe Client Data Layer, Web SDK, Target, or Experience Platform
- Experience with Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright, Cypress, or similar tools
- Professional certification in AWS, AEM, or another relevant technology stack
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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