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.
Collaborate effectively across teams, translating technical concepts appropriately for diverse audiences.
Qualifications:
Extensive hands-on experience and strong expertise in Python programming.
AWS Cloud technologies including AWS Lambda, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, Glue Jobs and other cloud-native technologies.
Hand-on experience developing applications using Angular and Node.js technologies.
Strong expertise on serverless front-end and back-end development experience is required.
Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Java back-end technologies, APIs, and microservices architecture.
Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software development principles.
Experience leveraging and advocating for AI-assisted development practices using tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot.
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
- Extensive hands-on experience and strong expertise in Python programming
- Experience with AWS cloud technologies, including Lambda, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, and Glue Jobs
- Hands-on experience developing applications with Angular and Node.js
- Strong serverless front-end and back-end development experience
- Familiarity with Java back-end technologies, APIs, and microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and modern software development principles
- Experience leveraging and advocating AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot
- Minimum five years of related work experience, including at least one year of development experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and 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.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
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