Vanguard · 11 hours ago
Application Engineer - III
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expVanguard is a company dedicated to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. They are seeking an Application Engineer III to focus on AEM headful architecture and deliver rich, component-driven user experiences throughout the development lifecycle, while influencing engineering standards and supporting technical excellence.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and develop AEM Sites–based (headful) experiences, including components, templates, dialogs, and content models using Sling Models, OSGi, and HTL
Build high-quality, performant, and accessible UI experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java
Partner closely with UX and design teams to translate design systems into reusable AEM components and author-friendly experiences
Implement hybrid AEM patterns where appropriate, including Content APIs, GraphQL, and reusable UI libraries—while maintaining headful AEM as the primary delivery model
Integrate AEM with enterprise platforms and downstream services using REST and GraphQL APIs
Ensure consistency in content structures, data models, caching strategies, and overall site performance
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality gates, and observability tooling
Support performance optimization, including Dispatcher/CDN configuration, caching strategies, and image optimization
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to operational excellence and platform stability
Collaborate closely with Product, UX, MarTech, Cloud, and cross‑functional teams to align on architecture, content governance, and delivery standards
Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, peer code reviews, and pair programming
Share knowledge, mentor teammates, and support onboarding of new developers
AEM Cloud, AEM Core Components, Adobe Launch, Adobe WebSDK, Adobe Target, and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP)
Cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including services such as CloudFront, S3, IAM, Lambda, and containerized runtime environments
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Web Components (Lit), particularly when integrated into AEM UI patterns
Exposure to headless AEM implementations or hybrid delivery models (not the primary focus, but beneficial)
Experience integrating mobile applications (iOS/Android) with AEM services
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
Experience supporting omnichannel digital experiences across web and mobile platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
5–7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with deep expertise in AEM UI development and architecture
Proven experience delivering headful AEM solutions from build through launch, including components, templates, content governance, and integrations
Strong experience with frontend engineering within AEM, including performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO best practices
Working knowledge of API-first development (REST/GraphQL), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Solid understanding of secure coding practices and scalable AEM architecture
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and design teams
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, technical growth, and engineering excellence
Preferred
AEM Cloud, AEM Core Components, Adobe Launch, Adobe WebSDK, Adobe Target, and Adobe Experience Platform (AEP)
Cloud experience (AWS or Azure), including services such as CloudFront, S3, IAM, Lambda, and containerized runtime environments
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Web Components (Lit), particularly when integrated into AEM UI patterns
Exposure to headless AEM implementations or hybrid delivery models (not the primary focus, but beneficial)
Experience integrating mobile applications (iOS/Android) with AEM services
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code)
Experience supporting omnichannel digital experiences across web and mobile platforms
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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