We are looking for a Senior Application Engineer to help shape the future of our Streamliner team within Workplace Technology. Our mission is to build intelligent automation, scalable tools, and forward-thinking solutions that enable the Workplace Technology Product team to accelerate ITDI delivery while exploring innovative proof-of-concepts that address key ITDI challenges. You will play a pivotal role in turning ideas into impactful solutions that simplify complexity and drive measurable value.
The ideal candidate is a passionate full-stack technologist with deep expertise in cloud-native development and modern engineering practices. Experience with AWS technologies—including ECS (Fargate), IAM, Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, Step Functions, Glue, DynamoDB, Athena, CloudWatch, and relational databases. You should be comfortable designing event-driven architecture and building applications using technologies such as Node.js, Angular, and React, while leveraging observability platforms like Splunk and Honeycomb to optimize performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Additional experience with Security Services APIs and Okta integrations, and Legacy/ NGA Webservice Applications is a strong advantage, bringing an extra layer of expertise to our security-first approach. If you are energized by innovation, inspired by emerging technologies, and excited to lead teams in building the next generation of workplace solutions.
Responsibilities:
Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
Translates technical specifications into code for 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.
Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Trains and mentors staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.
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 understanding of Vanguard?s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
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:
Experience with AWS technologies—including ECS (Fargate), IAM, Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, Step Functions, Glue, DynamoDB, Athena, CloudWatch, and relational databases.
Front-end development experience - such as Node.js, Angular, and React.
Security Services APIs and Okta integrations, and Legacy/ NGA Webservice Applications are preferred.
Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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 AWS technologies: ECS (Fargate), IAM, Lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, Step Functions, Glue, DynamoDB, Athena, CloudWatch, and relational databases
- Front-end development experience with Node.js, Angular, and React
- Comfortable designing event-driven architecture
- Experience with observability platforms (Splunk, Honeycomb)
- Experience with Security Services APIs and Okta integrations
- Experience with Legacy/NGA Webservice Applications
- Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience integrating third-party products and APIs
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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.
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