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Job Title: Intermediate Developer
Company: Vanguard
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: DOE
Date Posted: Oct-14-08

Touch the full range of systems and applications

Why Vanguard?
Because Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, known for its client-first focus, high ethical standards, and collaborative, team-oriented culture. With more than 12,000 employees in locations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, we serve millions of individual and institutional investors with a range of financial products and services designed to help them achieve their long-term goals. Most importantly, because we offer careers, not jobs.

What's the role of a Vanguard Developer?
Vanguard's Developers draw on their broad IT knowledge to provide systems analysis and to design, develop and implement applications and databases for mainframe-, client/server-, Web-, and PC-based systems. You'll serve as the support to the legacy annuity software program and use your developer or systems analyst experience to develop code, write programs, write and implement test plans, and participate in systems analysis activities.

How will I excel at Vanguard?
Are you a problem solver? If you¿re ready to be that "go-to" person who understands your internal clients' technology needs and can use Vanguard's tools and technology to meet them, you're ready for this challenging position.

Do I meet the qualifications? The ideal candidate should have:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent training and experience.
- Minimum two years of developer or systems analyst experience.
- Track record of performing moderate or component-level database and data access analysis, design, and implementation.
- Intermediate knowledge of Quality Assurance methodology and inspections, Use case standards, Systems analysis and design techniques, System/subsystem requirements, Libraries, Reusable code and/or Object-oriented standards, and Screen, Report and Query design.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Visio.
- Understanding and intermediate knowledge of any relational database and its constructs.
- Knowledge of Unix Shell Scripting, "C", Stored Procedure development, and SQL required.
- Knowledge of and experience with MQ Series, Sybase databases, Mainframe, TSO, JCL, and Control-M is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analysis, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work on-call as needed.

What's included in Vanguard's Total Rewards Package?
Vanguard offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including:
- One-of-a-kind total cash compensation program that lets you share in the organization's success.
- Comprehensive, low-cost health care benefits.
- Profit sharing of 10% of your pay from your first day, PLUS 4% 401(k) match after one year.
- Tuition assistance up to $9,000 annually.
- Work-life balance programs and on-site amenities, including a gym, jogging paths, dining facilities, free parking, and more.
- A variety of community volunteer opportunities.

Please note that we are a drug-screening employer offering a smoke-free work environment. Vanguard is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace.

Location: [rss] US-PA-Valley Forge
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
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URL: http://www.vanguard.com/careers
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