Senior iOS Application Engineer at Vanguard

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Vanguard Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience in iOS development, with a focus on building and shipping high-quality consumer applications
  • Demonstrated ability to understand product goals and translate them into technical solutions that resonate with users
  • Advanced proficiency with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, and familiarity with MVVM or other architectural patterns in iOS
  • Hands-on expertise integrating backend services (preferably using Kotlin-based BFFs), and familiarity with modern observability tools like Honeycomb, Splunk, or Sentry
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Fastlane)
  • Ability to deliver high-quality mobile solutions in a collaborative, agile environment
  • Fast learner with willingness to help the team where needed
  • Passionate about providing outstanding service for clients and translating business requirements into world-class software products

Responsibilities

  • Help create reliable applications for the iOS platform that make investing simple and straightforward for customers
  • Be involved in the whole life cycle from suggesting new features to releasing the application
  • Write programs, develop code, test artifacts, and produce reports
  • Employ software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that supports automation
  • Provide senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases
  • Integrate third party products and participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues
  • Participate in systems analysis activities
  • Understand client business functions and technology needs
  • Understand Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems
  • Learn and align with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
  • Be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Vanguard Personal Investor app, with primary focus on development of iOS applications and their integration with third party back-end services
  • Work alongside a team of engineers on different layers of the infrastructure, committing to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creation of quality products

Skills

iOS
Swift
Objective-C
Agile
Mobile Development
Software Development
System Analysis
Code Testing
Third-Party Integration
Databases
Automation 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

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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