Senior Java 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
* Design and build scalable Spring Boot microservices that power critical business applications
* Create robust units, Cucumber, and Playwright tests, championing automation and quality engineering
* Architect, deploy, and maintain AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation
* Lead system analysis, application and database design, and seamless third-party integrations
* Turn complex technical requirements into clean, maintainable, production-ready code
* Manage code promotion across development, test, and production environments, including change control and production support
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, contribute to pair programming, special projects, and ensure compliance with IT and security standards
What you bring
* 5-10 years of ha...