Application Engineer (Angular, Java)

Overview

In this role you will design and deliver Angular-based client onboarding experiences, backed by cloud-native AWS services, to support Vanguard Europe’s growth. You will collaborate with product, design, and a globally distributed team to create seamless, multi-channel journeys from prospecting to account setup. You’ll leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery and improve quality, while owning features end-to-end. This is a hands-on, product-focused engineering role that shapes onboarding platforms across Europe.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work model
• London, United Kingdom location
• opportunity to work on high-profile Europe onboarding projects
• collaboration with global teams
• career development in a mature, AI-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver Angular applications powering client onboarding journeys
• Build and maintain cloud-native AWS services (Aurora Postgres, S3, EC2)
• Utilize AI tools (Claude, Copilot) to accelerate delivery and quality
• Integrate APIs and third-party services for cross-channel experiences
• Write well-tested, maintainable code with strong automated tests
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team on design, code reviews, and architectural decisions
• Translate business requirements with product owners into technical solutions
• Contribute to engineering practices, documentation, and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Strong Angular development with recent framework versions
• Java Spring Boot experience
• Solid AWS knowledge (serverless and managed services) including Aurora Postgres, S3, EC2
• Node.js development experience
• AI-first development mindset with tools like Claude or GitHub Copilot
• Ability to own features end-to-end from design to production
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and modern version control
• Strong communication and cross-time-zone collaboration
• Product-oriented mindset focusing on end-user experience

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong communication
• Autonomy and ownership
• Angular
• Java Spring Boot
• AWS (Aurora Postgres, S3, EC2, serverless)

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