Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vanguard one of the worlds largest investment management companies serves individual investors
institutions employer-sponsored retirement plans and financial professionals. We have a diverse and
talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients best interests.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the design development and optimisation of front office applications within the GIFS team. This role works closely with the front office as such the role will require collaborating directly with the portfolio managers as well as the product owners.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides expert level system analysis design development and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.

2. Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options including design build/buy and vendor purchase. Conducts testing including functionality technical limitations and security.

3. Elevates code into the development test and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.

4. Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.

5. 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.

6. Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguards technologies tools and applications including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.

7. Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.

8. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong related work experience
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Experience

Expertise in frontend technologies (e.g. React) with a strong sense for UI/UX
Proven backend experience with Java ideally with Python and experience as well including building distributed microservices based architectures.
Strong understanding of system design principles scalable architecture patterns and API
designs.
Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres MySQL DynamoDB)
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Strong understanding of investment products and trading workflows

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC