We are seeking a full‑stack engineer with strong UI specialization to help build the next generation of user interfaces for VPI—supporting portfolio managers, operations teams, and investment workflows. The ideal candidate brings experience building user interfaces for investment or wealth management systems and has a strong understanding of investment workflows and user needs across front, middle, and back office functions.
Core Responsibilities
UI / Front‑End Engineering
Design and build modern, responsive user interfaces for investment workflows
Develop rich, data‑driven applications supporting portfolio analysis and operations
Create reusable UI components and design patterns
Full‑Stack Development
Develop end‑to‑end features spanning UI, APIs, and backend services
Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of investment applications and databases.
Integrates third party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.
Ensure performance, scalability, and usability across applications
Product & User Experience
Partner with business stakeholders (PMs, Ops, Research) to translate requirements into user‑centric designs
Thoroughly understands client investment business functions and technology needs
Improve usability and efficiency of workflows replacing legacy/manual processes
Support iterative development and continuous feedback loops
Cloud & Engineering Practices
Build applications deployed on AWS using modern CI/CD practices
Ensure code quality, testing, and maintainability
Contribute to architectural discussions and UI platform evolution
Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry
SDLC
Ensures the viability of investment systems IT deliverables. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support.
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.
Develops broad and deep understanding of Vanguard’s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least 5+ years of software engineering experience building investment, wealth management, or financial applications.
Undergraduate degree in a related field
Strong front‑end development experience (modern frameworks such as Angular or React)
Experience building full‑stack applications (Java/Python backend)
Solid understanding of investment workflows and user personas (portfolio managers, trading operations, research analysts)
Understanding of API design and integration
Experience working with cloud‑native systems (AWS preferred)
Ability to contribute as a individual contributor while guiding design decisions degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is 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.
Future of Work
During the pandemic, we transitioned to a work from home model for the majority of our crew and we continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely.
As we have developed the path forward, we have taken a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew.
When our Crew return to the office, many will work in our hybrid model. A smaller proportion of our crew will operate in the Work from Home work model (for example, field sales crew); or in the Work from Office model (for example, portfolio managers).
The working model that your role falls into will be communicated to you in the interview process – please do ask if you are unsure. We encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing which model your role will fall into. We will test and learn as our ways of working evolve and will continue to evaluate working models along the way.
Salary Range:
$100,000.00 - $180,000.00Skills Required
- Minimum of eight years related work experience
- At least 5+ years of software engineering experience in financial applications
- Strong front-end development experience (Angular or React)
- Experience building full-stack applications (Java/Python)
- Understanding of API design and integration
- Experience working with cloud-native systems (AWS preferred)
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
