Application Engineer III - AWS Data Engineer
About the Role
Join Vanguard's mission to deliver investment success for all investors. We're seeking an AWS Data Engineer to help shape and evolve an enterprise data platform that manages assets and cash flow data across our lines of business. You'll build scalable, serverless data solutions that power analytics and decision-making across the firm.
You'll have opportunities to drive innovation through proof-of-concept development and AI system implementations that address emerging business needs. You'll also participate in strategic initiatives like process optimizations, platform modernization, system rebuilds, and AI enablement—helping shape the future of our data infrastructure.
What You'll Do
Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines for asset and cash flow data, working toward AI-readiness
Develop proof-of-concepts and AI-driven solutions to explore new capabilities and meet evolving business needs
Build serverless workflows using AWS services like Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions, with guidance on reliability, performance, and cost optimization
Integrate data from various sources and APIs to improve data flows and system efficiency
Translate business and technical requirements into clean, well-tested code
Apply security and data protection best practices aligned with enterprise standards
Support production deployments and participate in change control processes
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to troubleshoot issues and improve the data platform
Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Support team members and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflows
Maintain technical and operational documentation
What You'll Bring
Experience with Python (Pyspark and or pandas/polars/duckdb) and AWS serverless services such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation, SNS, SQS
Understanding of data lake/warehouse design, SQL, and data optimization
Experience building and supporting ETL pipelines and data systems
Ability to develop proofs-of-concept and work through technical challenges
Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with tools like JIRA and Confluence
Comfort with monitoring, observability, and operational metrics
Nice to Have
Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms or AI/ML implementations
Background in financial services or regulated environments
Interest in clean architecture, automation, and operational excellence
Mentoring experience
This role does not offer visa sponsorship
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
- Experience with Python (PySpark and/or pandas/polars/duckdb)
- Experience with AWS serverless services (Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudFormation, SNS, SQS)
- Understanding of data lake/warehouse design, SQL, and data optimization
- Experience building and supporting ETL pipelines and data systems
- Ability to develop proofs-of-concept and resolve technical challenges
- Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with JIRA and Confluence
- Comfort with monitoring, observability, and operational metrics
- Apply security and data protection best practices aligned with enterprise standards
- Experience with enterprise-scale data platforms or AI/ML implementations
- Background in financial services or regulated environments
- Interest in clean architecture, automation, and operational excellence
- Mentoring experience
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.
