Full Stack Engineer

Vanguard Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Australia is seeking a highly skilled Full stack Engineer to deliver advanced system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. This role will drive backend optimization, data integration, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end development, translating specs into high-quality code, optimizing backend systems, and mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development and backend architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex applications and databases, including third-party integrations.
• Translate technical specifications into high-quality, tested and maintainable code for new builds and enhancements.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability under varying workloads.
• Drive integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to improve system efficiency and data flow.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive backend documentation to support cross-functional understanding.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical upskilling across the team.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Backend development

API development

React/Angular

Data ingestion

PySpark

SQL performance

AWS services

CI/CD

AI-assisted coding

Python

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS

Tools

GitHub

Confluence

Splunk

Honeycomb

CloudFormation

DynamoDB

S3

Job description

More than 50 years ago, John C. Bogle had a vision to start an investment company that did things differently. A company with no external shareholders. Where all the profits were invested back into the business and used to lower costs. Evidently, it was as bold as it was brilliant. To this day, Vanguard Group still has no external shareholders. That means no share prices to protect, and no profits to generate for outside owners.

Today, Vanguard is one of the world’s largest investment management companies, serving more than 50 million investors worldwide. For more than 30 years Vanguard Australia has been supporting individual investors, financial advisers, and superannuation members to achieve their long-term financial goals.

Job Profile Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Full stack Engineer to deliver advanced system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. This role will drive backend optimization, data integration, and secure, scalable architecture aligned with enterprise standards while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system analysis, design, development, and implementation of complex applications and databases, including third-party integrations.
• Translate technical specifications into high-quality, tested, and maintainable code for new builds and enhancements.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability under varying workloads.
• Drive integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to improve system efficiency and data flow.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive backend documentation to support cross-functional understanding.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate
• Manage deployments across development, test, and production environments, including production support and change control processes.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical upskilling across the team.
• Participate in design, code, and testing reviews to ensure quality and compliance with development standards.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to IT and Information Security policies and standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to special projects as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years in software development, system integration, database design, and backend architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or related field

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in backend and API development
• Experience with React/Angular (full-stack exposure preferred)
• Experience with data ingestion and data pipeline development
• Hands-on experience with PySpark and large-scale data processing frameworks
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL, performance tuning, and debugging
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices (GitHub, TDD/BDD)
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• Monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Honeycomb)
• Strong programming skills in Python

Additional Skills:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Financial services domain knowledge is preferred

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard’s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.