The FaaS (Functions as a Service) Platform team builds and operates Vanguard’s enterprise serverless computing platform, enabling teams to deploy event-driven applications with managed infrastructure, security, and integrations.
Built on AWS Lambda, the platform provides standardized, self-service capabilities that abstract cloud complexity and accelerate delivery across the enterprise. The team focuses on scalability, reliability, security, and improving developer experience through reusable infrastructure and tooling.
Role OverviewAs a TS01 Cloud Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and support of the FaaS platform. You will work on moderately to highly complex team assignments, partnering with engineers to deliver platform capabilities and improve operational excellence.
You are a strong individual contributor focused on building technical proficiency, collaborating across teams, and aligning your work to platform and department goals.
This role is ideal for engineers who are growing their cloud and platform engineering skills and want to deepen their experience in serverless architectures.
Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development of event-driven, serverless solutions on AWS Lambda
Support platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence through coding, testing, and monitoring
Build and enhance reusable infrastructure, tooling, and platform capabilities
Troubleshoot issues and resolve problems using established practices and team guidance
Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders across the department
Participate in on-call rotation and support production systems
Contribute to documentation and continuously improve developer experience
Actively engage in team discussions, share ideas, and provide feedback
Foundational knowledge of AWS, with exposure to Lambda or cloud-based development
Experience in software development, Python required; Node or Java nice to have
Basic understanding of APIs, HTTP patterns, and event-driven concepts
Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and testing practices
Exposure to infrastructure as code, such as CloudFormation
Interest in building internal platforms or shared services
Willingness to learn about developer experience, self-service tooling, and reusable patterns
Exposure to monitoring, logging, and production support practices
Strong team player who contributes to team goals and supports peers
Comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions in team settings
Demonstrates accountability for assigned work and commitments
Actively seeks feedback and applies it to improve
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
- Foundational knowledge of AWS with exposure to Lambda
- Experience in software development; Python required
- Node or Java experience
- Basic understanding of APIs, HTTP patterns, and event-driven concepts
- Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and testing practices
- Exposure to infrastructure as code such as CloudFormation
- Exposure to monitoring, logging, and production support practices
- Participation in on-call rotation and production support
- Interest in platform engineering and improving developer 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.
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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.
