Mobile Platform Engineer at Vanguard

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
5+ years of experience as a mobile developer
Extensive experience in mobile application development using the React Native stack
Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C, TypeScript)
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modelling 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, Product Managers, customers
Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture
Preferred: React Native (TypeScript)
Preferred: iOS development (Swift / Objective C)
Preferred: Android development (Kotlin / Java)
Preferred: CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)
Preferred: Git (GitHub)
Preferred: Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineer concepts
Preferred: Familiarity with Accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1 Level AA)
Preferred: Basic understanding of IaaS platforms, specifically AWS
Preferred: Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, tools, and continuous delivery pipelines
Preferred: Understanding unit tests and automation test frameworks

Responsibilities

Evaluate and introduce new mobile technologies through research, proof of concepts
Collaborate with internal stakeholders aligning platform requirements and architecture and provide feedback, improve ways of working
Coordinate with external vendors for integration, security reviews, platform validations and onboarding into Vanguard ecosystem
Lead technical assessment for vendor solutions and manage integration into mobile platform
Drive continuous improvements by identifying gaps in tooling, process and developer workflows and provide solutions for improvements
Document and educate teams on new tools, patterns and provide guidance
Collaborate with global teams to promote consistency and innovation across mobile platforms
Deliver intermediate-level mobile engineering services including evaluation, configuration, implementation, testing, and integration of new or existing technologies
Work effectively with a high degree of autonomy being part of a collaboratively minded team, and seeks assistance when needed
Establish the Mobile Enablement team’s presence in Australia

Skills

Mobile Engineering

CI/CD

Push Notifications

Proof of Concepts

Security Reviews

Vendor Management

Automation

Testing

Integration

Platform Architecture

Mobile Technologies

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