What we're looking for:
Proficiency in Node.js, Angular, NestJS, TypeScript, JavaScript and AWS CLI for building scalable and maintainable web applications.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support modern front-end architectures.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including ECS, EKS, Lambda, and cloud-native application deployment patterns.
Strong knowledge of front-end and end-to-end testing frameworks such as Cypress, Jest, Stryker Mutator, and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices.
Experience using Honeycomb or similar observability, monitoring, and diagnostic tools for application triage, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software engineering best practices, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts, architecture decisions, and solution designs to non-technical stakeholders and business partners.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, UX Designers, QA Engineers, Architects, and DevOps team
Responsibilities:
Develop, enhance, and maintain responsive web applications using Angular, Node.JS, AWS CLI, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Integrate REST APIs and third-party UI libraries/services.
Translate business and technical requirements into scalable front-end solutions for new development and enhancement projects. Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code while implementing unit tests and supporting test automation.
Translate technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Write programs, develop code, test artifacts, and produce reports. Employ software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation.
Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provide follow-up production support. Submit change control requests and documentation. Resolve elevated issues.
Deploy front-end applications across development, testing, and production environments. Provide post-deployment support, troubleshoot issues, and participate in release and change management activities.
Thoroughly understand software development methodology. Thoroughly understand development architecture standards. Train and mentor staff with less experience.
Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explain technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Perform systems analysis activities.
Thoroughly understand 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.
Interface with cross-functional team members and communicate systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
Participate in UI/UX design reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and sprint ceremonies. Collaborate with developers, architects, product owners, and QA teams to identify and resolve issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Understand business requirements and users need to deliver intuitive, high-performance user experiences. Maintain knowledge of organizational tools, frameworks, and technologies used across the application ecosystem.
Adhere to Information Technology and Information Security policies, including secure coding practices, data protection standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Participate in innovation initiatives, proof-of-concepts, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
At least 2 years 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
- Proficiency in Node.js, Angular, NestJS, TypeScript, and JavaScript
- Experience with AWS CLI and AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda)
- Experience designing and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs
- Experience with front-end and end-to-end testing frameworks (Cypress, Jest, Stryker Mutator) and BDD/TDD practices
- Experience using observability/monitoring tools such as Honeycomb
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices
- At least 2 years of development experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams
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.
