DAP Application Engineer - III

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Malvern, PA
In-Office
5-5 Annually
Senior level
Fintech
The Role
The DAP Application Engineer will analyze, design, develop, and implement applications, mentor staff, and ensure code quality while supporting financial initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
We’re looking for a motivated engineer who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building resilient systems. You’ll work on key initiatives such as the Goal Planner, which empowers users to digitally plan and manage their financial goals with minimal manual intervention. The team actively explores and applies AI‑enabled capabilities to improve efficiency, enhance client and advisor experiences, and reduce operational friction, while promoting responsible and practical use of AI across the engineering lifecycle.
Key Skills
  • Frontend development experience with Angular, RxJS, Node.js, and GraphQL.
  • Experience working with AWS services such as Lambda and S3.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, and Playwright.
  • Interest in leveraging AI‑assisted tools and patterns to improve engineering productivity and solution quality.
Why Join TAF?
  • You’ll work on high‑impact products that reduce manual effort and enhance the financial planning experience.
  • You’ll contribute to strategic initiatives across advice and planning.
  • You’ll grow your technical and business acumen in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment that encourages innovation, learning, and responsible use of emerging technologies.
Core Responsibilities
1. Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
2. Translates technical specifications into code for 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.
3. Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
4. Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.
5. Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
6. Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard?s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
7. Interfaces with cross functional team members, and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
8. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    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.

    Top Skills

    Angular
    AWS
    Cypress
    GraphQL
    Jest
    Lambda
    Node.js
    Playwright
    Rsjs
    S3
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    The Company
    Charlotte, NC
    20,252 Employees
    Year Founded: 1975

    What We Do

    We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

    Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind.

    Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets.

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