Role Summary
This role provides advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases under general direction, and leads backend optimization, data integration, documentation, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards.
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.
Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
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.
Lead backend system optimization efforts, ensuring high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
Spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services, streamlining data flow and improving overall system efficiency.
Oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation, helping cross-functional teams understand architecture and logic.
Advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligning with enterprise-grade standards.
Collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless and intuitive user experiences.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture.
Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant fields such as Computer Science, or a Master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management; strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning.
Must-have skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node JS, AWS, CloudFormation, ECS, Fargate, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, IAM, SQL queries, GitHub, Bitbucket, Bamboo, CI/CD, TDD/BDD, Splunk, Honeycomb, Python.
Knowledge of Agile, Confluence, JIRA; aptitude for continuous process improvement for process flows/workflows.
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification preferred.
Adobe Experience Manager, AWS Cloud background.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
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 5 years software development, system integration, database design, and back-end architecture experience.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science (B.E./B.Tech) or Masters/Diploma in Computer Science.
- Expertise in server-side development, system integration, and API management.
- Strong knowledge of database design, optimization, debugging, and performance tuning (SQL).
- Proficiency in Java.
- Experience with Spring Boot.
- Experience with Angular.
- Experience with Node.js.
- AWS experience including CloudFormation, ECS, Fargate, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, and IAM.
- Experience with GitHub and Bitbucket.
- Experience with Bamboo and CI/CD pipelines.
- TDD and/or BDD testing practices.
- Experience with Splunk and Honeycomb for observability and debugging.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Confluence, and JIRA.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
- Experience with Adobe Experience Manager and broader AWS cloud background.
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.
