Role Summary
As a key member of Vanguard’s MarTech team, this role provides intermediate-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases and supports backend performance optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure development practices. This role also provides an opportunity to work on MarTech Platforms and opportunity to work on AI development, enablement and adoption.
Vanguard’s MarTech team builds and operates modern, cloud‑based marketing technology platforms that enable personalized, scalable, and data‑driven client experiences. The team is highly results‑oriented, partnering closely with business stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that directly impact client engagement, growth, and satisfaction. Through a strong engineering culture, MarTech transforms marketing strategy into measurable outcomes for millions of Vanguard clients.
Responsibilites
1. Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
2. Translates technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
3. Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
4. Follows software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
5. Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
6. Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
7. Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
9. Contribute to optimizing system performance through efficient database design and code enhancements to support scalability.
10. Support the integration and maintenance of data pipelines between APIs and backend systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
11. Maintain and update software documentation for backend components, highlighting logic, processes, and architecture.
12. Apply intermediate knowledge of backend system security and data protection best practices during development.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of three years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with database design, SQL, and data optimization techniques for high-performance applications.
- Familiarity with API development, integration, and third-party software integration.
- Must have skills: AWS
- Nice to have skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, SQL queries, Github, Bitbucket, Bamboo, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, Python.
- Proficiency in Agile, Confluence, JIRA.
- Aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and business stakeholders.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development tools is a plus.
- Adobe Experience Manager AWS Cloud Background.
- Expert in debugging in AWS and legacy systems using modern tools.
- Proficiency in Agile Monitoring/refining dashboards, SLOs, and solving known problems by following playbooks.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of three years related work experience
- At least one year of development experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience with database design, SQL, and data optimization techniques
- Familiarity with API development and third-party software integration
- Must have skills: AWS
- Proficiency in Agile, Confluence, JIRA
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
