1 day ago
London, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, optimize, integrate, test, deploy, and support front-office applications and databases.
- Build scalable backend systems and distributed microservices-based architectures.
- Analyze systems, define technical solutions, and evaluate development, build-versus-buy, and vendor options.
- Conduct code, design, functionality, technical limitation, security, and test inspections.
- Provide production support, manage change control requests, and document deliverables.
- Mentor and train less-experienced staff, resolve escalated issues, and recommend enterprise-wide improvements.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers, product owners, internal clients, and cross-functional team members.
- Ensure deliverables comply with Information Technology and Information Security policies and requirements.
Requirements
- Strong related work experience and expert-level software development capability.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; graduate degree preferred.
- Expertise in frontend technologies such as Vue.js or React, with a strong sense for UI/UX.
- Proven backend experience with Java; Python and Node.js experience is preferred.
- Experience building distributed microservices-based architectures and designing scalable systems and APIs.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases including Postgres, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
- Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of investment products and trading workflows.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring three days in the office each week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Vanguard offers a collaborative, inclusive, mission-driven culture focused on serving investors' best interests.
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About Vanguard
Vanguard is an investment management company offering low-cost index and active mutual funds, ETFs, brokerage, retirement plans, and financial advice for individual, institutional, and advisor clients. Founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, it operates a client-owned structure in which its funds own the firm. Its business model centers on asset-based management and advisory fees.