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About this Application Engineering Technical Lead - II role at Vanguard

Vanguard · Onsite · Malvern, PA

Role Summary


This role provides the most senior level IT technical lead services, directing technology strategy across platforms and teams, while delivering user-centric full-stack solutions and managing scalable backend integration.


Responsibilities


  • Provide senior-level technical leadership for complex software, middleware, and cloud engineering initiatives across multiple platforms, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Lead application architecture, solution design, development, integration, deployment, and production support activities across the software development lifecycle.
  • Evaluate technology options, approve architectural decisions, and ensure technical deliverables meet functional, performance, reliability, and security requirements.
  • Resolve complex technical issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term corrective actions while proactively mitigating technology risks.
  • Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, architects, and vendors to assess change impacts, define solution strategies, and communicate technical recommendations.
  • Establish and promote engineering best practices, development standards, and modern delivery methodologies while mentoring engineers and technical contributors.
  • Create, review, and maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications, standards, and implementation guidelines.
  • Drive continuous improvement in software quality, testing automation, observability, development processes, and engineering tools.
  • Design, develop, and review reusable, testable, and maintainable full-stack solutions using modern frameworks, cloud-native technologies, and automated engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX, front-end, and backend engineering teams to deliver seamless user experiences and scalable application architectures.
  • Architect and manage data integrations across APIs, databases, cloud services, and enterprise platforms to support secure and efficient data flows.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise technology, risk, and information security standards while promoting secure-by-design development practices.
  • Apply knowledge of front-, middle-, and back-office business processes to design technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and support effective controls.
  • Participate in strategic initiatives, modernization programs, and other projects as assigned.




Qualifications and Skills



  • Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a technical lead role.
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
  • Strong expertise in software architecture, system design, and full-stack development across multiple platforms.
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures and the following technologies: Node.js,TypeScript,ECS, Kubernetes,Kore.AI,Android, iOS development
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C, or JavaScript with expertise in related frameworks and tools.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.

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About Vanguard

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can co

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