Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Job Title Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

The Role Vanguard, one of the world's 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  this role you will Core Responsibilities 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

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

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

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

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

Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's 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

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

Thoroughly understands and 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

What it takes

Qualifications

Strong related work experience

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

Experience

Expertise in frontend technologies (e.g. Vue.js, React) with a strong sense for UI/UXProven backend experience with Java, ideally with Python and Node.js 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 No

SQL 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

Special Factors Vanguard is not offering visa 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)
Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as soon as possible

Why Vanguard?

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