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Java Big Data Developer
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Create the products that are changing an industry. We never stop working to make investing simpler and more successful for our clients. By promoting new ways of building software, you'll optimize products and keep our client experience improving at pace. Your work as a Big Data Java Developer will not only give you true ownership of your products as you capitalize on a Lean Agile approach. It will change the way the world invests. In this role you will: * We will look for you to make the most of your expertise in system assessments, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases for client/server-, Web-, and/or PC-based software or middleware. Integrates third party products. * Participates in design, code, and test Inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. * Translating technical specifications, and/or logical and physical design into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Developing code and test artifacts that reuse subroutines or objects * Employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation * Increase our understanding of how we can use data to help clients by building effective ways to monitor product health, business metrics and consumer usage patterns Bring invention to investing Focused on crafting creative user experiences, you'll continuously deliver imaginative solutions that also satisfy business needs. Your fresh ideas will directly impact one of our strategic focus areas and help us redefine the world of mutual funds. Your analytical approach to problem-solving, underpinned by strong interpersonal skills, will make you a valuable member of a reciprocal team that shares ideas and solves problems in new ways. And at every stage of the process you'll enjoy many opportunities to deepen your knowledge and widen your experience. Technical Skills: * Knowledge specific to the Investment Management business in the following areas: Investment Management Business and/or Completion of IMS curriculum level 1/At least 1 Investment Systems Area (Portfolio Management, Order Management, Data Management, Risk Management)/ Investment Management business processes/ Investment and Operational Risk Controls. * Advanced knowledge of the following development practices and concepts: Production acceptance, including elevations and change management/ interfaces, feeds, and event schedules/ quality assurance methodology and Inspections/ use case standards/ systems analysis and design techniques/ system and or subsystem requirements/ libraries, reusable code, and/or object oriented standards/ screen, report, and query design. * Strong technical skills in relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft VB, .Net, C#. * Experience integrating and customizing 3rd party products within Vanguard environment. * Structured Query Language (SQL). * Stored procedure development. * Knowledge & experience with MQ Series is a plus. What it takes * Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience. * Five years developer or systems analyst experience. Two to five years Investment Systems experience preferred. * Proven analysis and analytical skills * Strong planning and organizational skills * Strong written and oral communication skills * Demonstrate a track record of strong database and data access analysis, design and implementation skills/capabilities. Special Factors * Weekday coverage: Regularly scheduled 5-day week, Mon. - Fri., normal business hours. * Oncall and remote support off hours: See additional information for the specific requirements for this posting. * Travel: For Charlotte, NC-based staff, limited travel to Valley Forge, PA is required for new employee orientation, project kickoff meetings, other meetings, and training. * Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Inclusion at Vanguard Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing." We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values. Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.