Impact
As a cloud engineer, you will get to work with a variety of cloud native AWS services to develop full stack solutions, that will service global cross functional teams across the Vanguard enterprise. The tech stack requires an engineer very familiar with Python which is primarily used as the development language, followed by Node Js and Java. Expertise developing CloudFormation templates (AWS) is a must, along with familiarity in Splunk and CloudWatch logs and metrics. You must be able to prove you are a self-motivated learner, building a resilient platform and balancing operational and client support.
What it takes
Work with architects and other IT and business groups to identify technical and functional needs of applications based on priority
Design and build solutions for cross-functional, multi-platform internal and client facing applications
Ability to decipher complex, ambiguous customer needs and translate into optimal feature delivery
Writing great quality code with a drive for automated testing and validation
Thinks in terms of architecture as well as code. Able to develop and evaluate solutions for strengths and weaknesses (e.g., complexity, quality, scalability, latency, security, performance, data integrity, etc.) which are key for an enterprise engineer
Experience working with AWS technologies ECS, Docker, Fargate, EC2, Step functions, CloudWatch, etc.
Experience with Security stacks such as IAM, Okta OIDC, Auth0, Secrets Manager, etc.
Understands software engineering best practices (e.g. CI\CD automated pipelines, Operational Excellence, Information Security IAM)
Experience with deployments and dev ops
Experience with application integration via APIs/REST, API Gateways (Kong, CA API Gateway, etc.)
Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring other engineers on best practices
Desired Skills
Experience in AWS cloud development: Python/CloudFormation/NodeJS/Java/ AWS SDK
Experience or exposure in build and deploy technologies: GitHub; IaC pipeline and tools; OTel, Honeycomb, and observability tools; Crowdstrike, Wiz, and other security scanning tools; and test frameworks
Exposure to Agile development concepts
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
- Python as primary development language
- Expertise developing AWS CloudFormation templates
- Familiarity with Splunk
- Familiarity with CloudWatch logs and metrics
- Experience with AWS ECS
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with AWS Fargate
- Experience with EC2
- Experience with AWS Step Functions
- Experience with IAM and identity/security stacks
- Experience with Okta OIDC or Auth0
- Experience with AWS Secrets Manager
- Understanding of CI/CD automated pipelines and software engineering best practices
- Experience with deployments and DevOps practices
- Experience with application integration via APIs/REST and API Gateways (e.g., Kong, CA API Gateway)
- Technical leadership and mentoring other engineers
- Self-motivated learner able to build resilient platforms and balance operational/client support
- Node.js
- Java
- AWS SDK
- GitHub
- IaC pipeline and tooling exposure
- OpenTelemetry (OTel), Honeycomb, and other observability tools
- CrowdStrike, Wiz, and other security scanning tools
- Test frameworks and automated testing experience
- Exposure to Agile development concepts
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.
