Summary
Are you passionate about building scalable backend systems and working with data at scale? Vanguard is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Advice & Wealth Management Technology team, where you’ll help power core data services that support critical client experiences.
In this role, you’ll work on systems that manage and integrate outside account data—including both user-entered and aggregated financial data—while partnering with a collaborative team of engineers to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex backend challenges, working across the full development lifecycle, and contributing to a team-focused environment where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are valued.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend services and data-driven applications
Develop scalable, reliable solutions using Java and modern backend frameworks
Work across the full development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment
Partner with teammates in an Agile environment to refine requirements and deliver features
Integrate APIs, data sources, and third-party services to support seamless data flow
Contribute to improving system performance, scalability, and reliability
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design sessions
Apply and support best practices in testing, deployment, and code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver solutions aligned with business needs
Qualifications
Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience with backend engineering, including:
Java
Building and consuming APIs / web services
Working with databases and data-intensive applications
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
Ability to manage work across multiple priorities and contribute to team deliverables
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with technologies such as Redis or similar caching/data tools
Familiarity with distributed systems and high-performance applications
Experience contributing to improvements in system performance, testing, or deployment practices
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 five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience with backend engineering, including: Java, Building and consuming APIs / web services, Working with databases and data-intensive applications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
- Ability to manage work across multiple priorities and contribute to team deliverables
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
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.
