Senior Engineer, Full Stack at Vanguard

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Wealth Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience, along with 5+ years of technical experience. Demonstrated leadership experience on an IT team is required, as well as a strong technical background encompassing Java, JavaScript, Angular/TypeScript, NodeJS, and Python. Familiarity with methodologies such as TDD, OOP/OOD, Functional Programming, Design Patterns, Lean, and Agile (Scrum, Kanban) is also necessary. Experience with Rest (Micro services) API Economy, Micro Frontends, Cloud – AWS, and frameworks like Spring, Spring Boot, Jersey/REST, Angular, JUnit, TDD using Cucumber, PyTest, Mock Frameworks — Mockito, and DevOps concepts is expected. Broad knowledge of the financial services industry and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside proficient written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Engineer, Full Stack, you will guide a team to deliver solutions that drive desired business outcomes by building APIs and micro-frontends within the Wealth Management context. You will work on a Product Ownership team, providing senior-level expertise in developing web applications and applying Site Reliability Engineering practices. Utilizing Continuous Delivery pipelines and AWS technologies, you will develop automated tests for functional, performance, and security testing, employing TDD methodology. You will provide thought leadership at the team and program level, communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, and offer oversight and mentoring to the IT team. Additionally, you will be responsible for learning and experimenting with new technologies, tools, and processes, and contributing to a hybrid working model that supports long-term client outcomes and employee experience.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Angular

TypeScript

NodeJS

Python

TDD

OOP

OOD

Functional Programming

Design Patterns

Lean

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

REST

Microservices

API Economy

Micro Frontends

AWS

Spring

Spring Boot

Jersey/REST

Site Reliability Engineering

Automated Testing

Performance Testing

Security Testing

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