Jobs at Vanguard

Develop and support scalable AWS cloud-native applications and data solutions using TypeScript, Python, SQL, ETL pipelines, and serverless services. Responsibilities include backend development, API and data-source integration, optimization, testing, CI/CD deployment, documentation, security, production support, and collaboration with cross-functional and frontend teams. The role also involves systems analysis, Agile delivery, issue resolution, and mentoring less-experienced staff.

Build, secure, automate, and operate Databricks on AWS: provision workspaces and Unity Catalog, implement IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), enable observability, optimize costs, support migrations and AI/ML workloads, automate deployments via CI/CD, and provide platform troubleshooting and stakeholder collaboration.

Full‑stack engineer responsible for designing, building, testing, and maintaining scalable web applications. Work includes frontend (Angular/React) and backend (Java/Node.js) development, API design and integrations, database schema and performance optimization, CI/CD and deployment automation, observability, secure coding, Agile collaboration, and production troubleshooting.

Design, develop, deploy, and support cloud-native Java/Spring Boot backend services and AWS-based microservices/serverless solutions. Implement API security (OAuth/Okta/JWT), monitor performance with Splunk/Honeycomb/CloudWatch, mentor junior engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and ensure production reliability and test automation using TDD/BDD (Cucumber).

Develop, test, and deploy backend applications and database components; translate specifications into code; support performance monitoring, debugging (including AWS), API integration, and documentation; follow SDLC and Agile practices and provide production support.

Lead analysis and implementation of sustainability-related regulatory change, support preparation and improvement of ESG disclosures, translate complex requirements into actionable recommendations, partner with cross-functional stakeholders, strengthen governance and controls, review ESG data and methodologies, develop scalable processes and technology-enabled solutions, and coach junior colleagues to enhance Vanguard's sustainability reporting capabilities.

Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-based data pipelines, data products, and AI-enabled applications. Build batch and real-time ETL/ELT solutions, implement data quality and observability controls, and support CI/CD and production operations. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable data solutions. Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, enhance existing platforms, and contribute to modernization, documentation, and engineering standards.

Supports Vanguard’s modernization program by converting COBOL applications, batch jobs, and stored procedures to cloud-based Java solutions. Performs data integration, ETL support, code analysis, performance tuning, benchmarking, testing, production support, and SLA validation. Collaborates with application, database, infrastructure, and engineering teams to ensure functional equivalency, data synchronization, scalability, and performance parity. Provides technical expertise, participates in inspections, resolves complex issues, and mentors less-experienced staff.

Lead risk-based audit and consulting engagements across the investment lifecycle (front, middle, back office). Define scope, assess control and technology environments, analyze data to identify root causes, communicate findings and recommendations to senior management, and coach audit teams to improve controls and processes.

Own and mature Adobe Journey Optimizer within Vanguard’s Financial Advisor Services marketing technology ecosystem. Lead onboarding, configuration, adoption, use-case development, operational standards, troubleshooting, and cross-functional consulting. Connect AJO with Marketo, Real-Time CDP, Target, tag management, Web SDK, and Customer Journey Analytics while helping marketers and engineering partners deliver measurable personalization, experimentation, and journey-orchestration outcomes.

Lead and develop a cloud engineering team responsible for building, managing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise cloud platforms. Establish engineering standards, promote automation and AI-assisted solutions, improve reliability and operational excellence, and partner across technology teams on scalable cloud initiatives. Own performance metrics, roadmaps, process improvements, cloud maturity, and stakeholder alignment while mentoring employees and supporting continuous innovation.

Build and operate full-stack digital experiences using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Lit, Stencil, Node.js, Express, AWS, and Adobe Experience Manager. Develop reusable accessible components, backend services, integrations, event-driven solutions, automated testing, CI/CD, security, observability, and performance improvements. Contribute to architecture, code reviews, production support, mentoring, and engineering standards.

Build accessible, high-performance full-stack digital experiences using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Lit, Stencil, Node.js, AWS, and Adobe Experience Manager. Develop reusable UI components, backend services, APIs, event-driven integrations, AEM Sites solutions, automated tests, CI/CD pipelines, and observability capabilities. Contribute to architecture, security, performance optimization, production support, code reviews, mentoring, and engineering standards.

Serve as the office’s first point of contact by welcoming visitors, managing front-desk communications, coordinating meetings and hospitality, overseeing mail, couriers, supplies, and vendors, and maintaining an organized workplace. Provide administrative, scheduling, event, onboarding, safety, and project support while delivering professional client and employee service. Requires strong organization, communication, judgment, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly ETF fund operations, including basket validation, valuation, regulatory compliance monitoring, reporting, controls, and risk management. Analyze and resolve operational issues, recommend process improvements, maintain accuracy, and support operational excellence. The role also involves mentoring colleagues, providing training, managing stakeholder needs, and contributing to special projects in a regulated financial services environment.

Leads Adobe Target experimentation and personalization implementations, including A/B tests, multivariate tests, audience targeting, profile scripts, and front-end development. Builds JavaScript and TypeScript solutions, establishes QA and governance standards, troubleshoots delivery and analytics issues, mentors developers, and coordinates with product, design, analytics, AEM, MarTech, and business teams to deliver scalable, measurable experiences.

Provide intermediate provisioning, maintenance, and support for non-production Linux/Unix environments for Java applications: environment setup, deployments, CI/CD support, configuration management, troubleshooting, documentation, and performance optimization.

Manages reception operations as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees. Responsibilities include visitor coordination, switchboard operation, meeting room and office support, mailbox and calendar monitoring, post processing, recordkeeping, administrative assistance, event support, and collaboration with Facilities, IT, Security, HR, and leadership teams. The role maintains professional service standards, confidentiality, security, health and safety, and a welcoming office environment.

Conduct independent quality control reviews across AML/KYC, CDD, EDD, source of wealth, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and investigations. Analyze errors, trends, root causes, control weaknesses, and emerging risks; produce findings and management information; coach operational teams; support control design, testing, audits, regulatory reviews, remediation, procedures, training, and process improvements. Serve as a financial crime subject matter expert and provide constructive challenge to strengthen compliance and decision quality.

Develops and supports moderately complex applications, databases, APIs, and backend systems. Responsibilities include coding, testing, deployment, production support, database and system performance optimization, data pipeline integration, documentation, and secure development. The role collaborates with business and frontend teams, follows Agile and software development standards, maintains CI/CD workflows, and troubleshoots AWS and legacy systems.