Summary
As part of Vanguard's Chief Technology Office (CTO), the Cloud Platform Engineer will provide technical expertise to design, build, and support scalable cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that enable secure, reliable, and efficient software delivery. This role will help drive platform modernization through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, DevOps best practices, and cloud engineering capabilities that support the evolving needs of Vanguard's business and technology teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience building cloud-native solutions, developing CI/CD pipelines, and improving platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and support cloud platforms and CI/CD solutions that improve software delivery, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using GitHub and modern DevOps practices to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automation patterns to provision, configure, test, and manage cloud infrastructure.
Monitor platform health, performance, and availability; identify and resolve bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions.
Support cloud-native application development by providing engineering solutions that improve developer experience, platform stability, and release quality.
Develop and maintain documentation, technical standards, and operational procedures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based solutions aligned to business needs.
Promote code through development, testing, and production environments according to release schedules and provide production support as needed.
Evaluate tools, technologies, and engineering practices to continuously improve platform effectiveness, reliability, and operational excellence.
Collaborate with team members to share knowledge, support engineering best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Work independently while effectively contributing within Agile and Scrum-based delivery teams.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, cloud operations, or a related technology field.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Strong hands-on experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, including GitHub Actions.
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language, including TypeScript, Java, or Python.
Experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS cloud solutions and cloud-native applications.
Experience with Docker, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps engineering practices.
Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar engineering productivity tools.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Familiarity with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Nx.
Familiarity with Artifactory.
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 of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure management, cloud operations, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Hands-on experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, including GitHub Actions.
- Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (TypeScript, Java, or Python).
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting AWS cloud solutions and cloud-native applications.
- Experience with Docker, automated testing frameworks, and DevOps engineering practices.
- Experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) or similar.
- Familiarity with Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Nx.
- Familiarity with Artifactory.
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.
