iOS Technical Lead at Vanguard

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience with Native application development
  • Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C, JavaScript)
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
  • Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices
  • A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers
  • Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture
  • Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, testable code, and algorithms
  • Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience
  • 5+ years as a mobile developer
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (Graduate degree preferred)
  • Preferred Skills
  • Latest iOS SDK / XCode
  • Swift 5
  • CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)
  • Git (GitHub)
  • Honeycomb
  • Splunk

Responsibilities

  • Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications
  • Research and summarize adjacent technology trends to provide guidance
  • Mentor the team on the “how” of better use of existing platform components and performance best practices
  • Highly collaborative, a fast learner and willing to work wherever you’re needed on the team
  • Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand
  • Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt
  • Leads system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications
  • Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests
  • Research and employs contemporary software development techniques to ensure quality and improve velocity of the team
  • Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents
  • Leads in design, code, and test inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues
  • Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation
  • Contributes to develop and maintain an inclusive and highly collaborative environment for the team

Skills

iOS
Swift
Objective-C
Object-Oriented Design
Data Structures
Dependency Injection
Testable Code
Algorithms
Agile
Scrum
Automated Testing
Mobile Architecture
Performance Optimization

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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