About Vanguard
More than 45 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners.
Today, Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 30 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.
Job Profile Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Full stack Engineer to deliver advanced system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. This role will drive backend optimization, data integration, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards while working closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end system analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex applications and databases, including third-party integrations.
Translate technical specifications into high-quality, tested, and maintainable code for new builds and enhancements.
Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability under varying workloads.
Drive integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to improve system efficiency and data flow.
Develop and maintain comprehensive backend documentation to support cross-functional understanding.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate
Manage deployments across development, test, and production environments, including production support and change control processes.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical upskilling across the team.
Participate in design, code, and testing reviews to ensure quality and compliance with development standards.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to IT and Information Security policies and standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to special projects as required.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 5+ years in software development, system integration, database design, and backend architecture.
Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or related field
Technical Skills:
Strong expertise in backend and API development
Experience with React/Angular (full-stack exposure preferred)
Experience with data ingestion and data pipeline development
Hands-on experience with PySpark and large-scale data processing frameworks
Solid understanding of database design, SQL, performance tuning, and debugging
Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, CloudFormation)
Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, TDD/BDD)
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
Monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Honeycomb)
Strong programming skills in Python
Additional Skills:
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
AWS Cloud Practitioner certification preferred
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Financial services domain knowledge is preferred
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.
Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
Special Factors
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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
- 5+ years in software development, system integration, database design, and backend architecture
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Strong expertise in backend and API development
- Experience with React or Angular
- Experience with data ingestion and data pipeline development
- Hands-on experience with PySpark and large-scale data processing frameworks
- Solid understanding of database design, SQL, performance tuning, and debugging
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, CloudFormation)
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, TDD/BDD)
- Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Honeycomb)
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
- Financial services domain knowledge
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.
