Summary
We are seeking a Mobile Architect with deep expertise in React Native to lead front-end mobile architecture across our digital platforms. This role blends hands-on development with architectural leadership, focusing on building scalable, high-quality cross-platform mobile solutions.
You will define and influence architecture strategy, develop proof-of-concepts, and partner closely with engineering and product teams to deliver modern mobile experiences aligned to business goals.
Responsibilities
Define and drive mobile and front-end architecture strategy across teams
Provide technical guidance and standards for React Native and cross-platform mobile development
Lead proof of concepts (POCs), prototypes, and technical evaluations
Translate business and product needs into scalable architecture designs
Partner with engineering and product teams to drive alignment and adoption of architectural decisions
Influence stakeholders and teams to ensure consistency with architectural standards
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend tools, frameworks, and best practices
Contribute hands-on through example implementations and prototype development
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of technology architect experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Strong expertise in React Native (required)
Experience building cross-platform mobile applications (iOS and Android)
Proficiency in TypeScript and modern front-end development practices
Experience defining and implementing application architecture and design patterns
Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate technical decisions across teams and stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with React (web) or broader front-end ecosystems
Exposure to AWS or cloud-based architectures
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and modern delivery practices
Background in large-scale, enterprise environments
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 eight years related work experience, with at least three years of technology architect experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Strong expertise in React Native
- Experience building cross-platform mobile applications (iOS and Android)
- Proficiency in TypeScript
- Experience defining and implementing application architecture and design patterns
- Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate technical decisions across teams and stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Graduate degree
- Experience with React (web) or broader front-end ecosystems
- Exposure to AWS or cloud-based architectures
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and modern delivery practices
- Background in large-scale, enterprise environments
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
