iOS Application Engineering Technical Lead - II at Vanguard

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (graduate degree preferred)
Expert in iOS domain
Advanced experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong desire to learn and grow, with ability to adapt and flex to different challenges
Strategic mindset, promoting learning through experimentation, iteration, and learning
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to create clear and concise written communications
Experience with Technical Project Management

Responsibilities

Provides expert level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms
Provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities
Ensures the viability of IT deliverables
Recommends development options and approves the team's technical deliverables
Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security
Identifies potential solutions and approves technical solutions proposed by team members
Elevates complex technical issues to IT experts
Resolves technical problems discovered by testers and internal clients
Responds to and resolves technical issues in a timely manner
Researches issues and performs root cause analysis
Anticipates technology problems and prevents them
Communicates with key stakeholders on project issues and implications
Evaluates the impacts of change requests on technologies and effectively persuades and influences others on ideas
Maintains a current and working knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, and technical standards
Mentors IT staff and identifies training needs
Ensures usage of new standards by team members
Reviews and approves documentation and diagrams created by IT team members
Writes documentation, including technical standards and processes
Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies
Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout product life cycle to identify issues
Participates as a technical consultant at other project meetings
Presents technical status and issues at milestone reviews
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

Skills

iOS Development

Software Architecture

Technical Leadership

Code Review

Testing

Security

Root Cause Analysis

Mentoring

Documentation

IT Standards

Vanguard

Client-owned investment management firm offering low-cost funds

About Vanguard

Vanguard provides financial services with a focus on investment management. The company offers a variety of products, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 401k rollovers, aimed at individual investors, financial advisors, and institutions. Vanguard's unique ownership structure means it is owned by its funds, which are in turn owned by the clients, allowing it to prioritize the needs of its investors over external shareholders. This model enables Vanguard to offer low-cost investment options, as it primarily earns revenue through management fees that are generally lower than industry standards. Additionally, Vanguard provides personalized investment advisory services, charging fees based on the assets managed. The company's goal is to help clients grow their wealth and achieve their financial objectives through effective investment strategies, while maintaining a competitive performance track record.

Kline Township, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters

1975Year Founded

SECONDARYCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental & vision coverage

Onsite health clinic & fitness center

Health Smart Rewards program

Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan

Education Benefits

PTO

Family Planning Benefist

Parental leave

Personal development opportunities

Volunteer Time Off

Risks

Competition from AI-driven platforms like Writer challenges Vanguard's traditional advisory services.

Vanguard's stake in Steelcase exposes it to the volatile furniture market.

New active bond ETFs may struggle in a low-yield environment with increasing competition.

Differentiation

Vanguard is client-owned, aligning its interests with investors, unlike traditional firms.

The firm offers low-cost investment products, making it attractive to cost-conscious investors.

Vanguard's ownership structure allows it to focus on long-term investor value.

Upsides

Vanguard's new active bond ETFs offer diversified, low-cost fixed income options.

The acquisition of Steelcase shares diversifies Vanguard's portfolio into the furniture industry.

Launching the International Dividend Growth Fund appeals to investors seeking sustainable dividend growth.

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