Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard's office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

This role provides advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases under general direction, and leads backend optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards.

Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Translates technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.

Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.

Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.

Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.

Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection,



and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.

Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.

Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Performs systems analysis activities.

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

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.

Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.

Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.

Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.

Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.





Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.

Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master's degree/Diploma in Computer Science.

Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.

Must have skills- Rest and GraphQL, DB2, Store Procedure knowledge, Java, Python, AWS, API, Springboot, Knowledge of UI (JavaScript, Angular, React framework), GitHub, Basic exposure to Claude and Open AI, Dynamo DB.

Nice to have skills- Basic Exposure to Splunk, Honeycomb, Cloudwatch or other monitoring tools, Postgres, Familiarity with PG admin , JSF (Familiarity), Node

Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, JIRA; AWS Cloud Practitioner certification preferred.

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Advantages and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Financial wellness

We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.

📌 AWS Application Engineer (Secunderabad)
🏢 Vanguard India
📍 Secunderabad