Application Engineer, III

Vanguard

Application Engineer providing advanced system analysis and development for enterprise-level physical security platforms. Leading backend optimization and integration efforts across global locations.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMalvern • North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and systems.
Integrates third-party products.
Translates technical specifications into solution delivery for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports product delivery.
Leads 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, ensuring cross-functional teams understand system architecture and design logic.
Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
Elevates systems into the development, test, and production environments on schedule.
Provides follow up production support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years related work experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Expertise in server-side deployment, system integration, cloud exposure (Azure/AWS) and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
Experience troubleshooting across applications, operating systems, databases, and network infrastructure.
Experience working within large enterprises or global technology environments.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Confluence and Jira; aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
Relevant certifications or experience in supporting physical security technology systems (i.e. CCure, Genetec, Enterprise-Level VMS & Archiving, Envoy) is preferred.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model designed for flexibility
Collaboration opportunities with global teams

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Hard Skills & Tools

system analysissystem designapplication developmentsystem implementationbackend optimizationAPI managementdatabase designperformance tuningtroubleshootingAgile methodologies

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingprocess improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciencerelevant certifications in physical security technology systems