Application Engineering Technical Lead II

Role Summary

The technology team at Vanguard is key to the development and running of the European websites onboarding and servicing of our professional investors.

We work with exciting and leading technologies within a microservice architecture including Angular Node JS HTML JavaScript Java CSS and infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) CI/CD bestpracticesand an incline towards test driven development (TDD).

You can expect to have a visible role implementing changes to complex processes that are at the center of Vanguards technology strategy. Candidates should be interested in a fast-paced group that builds supports and enhances global applications.

In this role you will

• Provide expert level technicaldirection for complexMarTechprojects involving AEM AEP Adobe Target and related integrations. Lead design development and implementation efforts across multiple services and direction provides technicalexpertiseand completes complex development design implementation architecture design specification and maintenance activities

• Ensurethe viability of IT deliverables. Recommending development options andapprove the teams technical deliverables. Conduct testing including functionality technical limitations and security

• Identifypotential solutions and approves technical solutions proposed by team members. Elevates complex technical issues to IT problems discovered by testers and internal clients

• Respond to andresolvetechnical issuesin a timely andperformroot cause analysis. Anticipates technology problems and prevents them

• Work closely with marketing teams consultants and technology partners to deliver scalable solutions. Communicate technical implications of business requirements and influence decision-making

• Define and enforce architectural standards ensuring solutions align with Vanguards technology strategy. Maintain governance frameworks and documentation for integrations workflows and data models

• Create andmaintaindetailed technical documentation including architecture diagrams integration guides and operational procedures. Ensure documentation is clearaccurate and accessible

• Identifyopportunities to enhance marketing technology capabilities through new tools methodologies and automation

• Conduct code reviews testing and validation to ensure functionality security and compliance with IT and Information Security policies

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

What it takes

• Proven related work experience including development experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience although a graduate degree is preferred

• Experience with Java JavaScript HTML CSSSQLand modern frameworks

• Familiarity with microservice architecture API design and integration patterns

• Knowledge of AWS services and cloud-based deployment models

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub) OOP/SOLID Agile methodologies and test-driven development

• Excellent documentation skills and ability to create clear technical standards

• Preferredexpertisein Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Adobe Target

• Preferred experience in Python programminglanguage

• Strong analytical verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively

Special Factors

• Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

• This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday)

Why Vanguard

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost uncomplicated investments.

Its what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards 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 Vanguards 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 Vanguards core purpose: to take a stand for all investors to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race color national origin or ancestry religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran or military addition Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information as well as any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please informif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.