Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Directs the business assessment and requirements analysis processes, for the development of hardware and operating systems.
Finance and IT are partnering to modernize our Transfer Agency ecosystem inclusive of technology, processes and governance. If you thrive in ambiguous environments, have strong conceptual thinking skills, and are the ultimate team player then this program is right for you!
What makes this role different from the rest? A highly engaged and fun leadership team along with a program team that likes to have fun and a group that cant wait to learn from you! Do you get excited about applying the latest tech stack (e.g. Lambda, GO, ECS, Java, DynamoDB, S3, Step Function, Event Bridge) to improve client experience and to re-imagine existing systems into the cloud?
This program, focused on the modernization of our Transfer Agency technology, is a high business priority. This team will build modern cloud-based solutions, by migrating critical legacy capabilities to AWS. As an application engineer, you will solve complex technical problems facing our business.
This role
- Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.
- Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
- Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
- Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.
- Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
- Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguards technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
- Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
- Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
What it takes
- Experience with Lambda, ECS,S3, DynamoDB, Step Function, Event Bridge, infrastructure as code / cloud formation, NoSQL and relational databases.
- AWS services (Lambda, Step Functions, S3, Dynamo DB, Event Bridge)
- Python/GO
- Test frameworks
Special Factors
Sponsorship
About Vanguard
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Inclusion Statement
Vanguard's continued 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.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguards core purpose.
Our core purpose To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.