Application Engineering Technical Lead - II

The Vanguard Group; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to spearhead innovative solutions in safeguarding client data. This pivotal role involves transforming architecture and mentoring a talented team while collaborating with key stakeholders. With a focus on AWS services and full-stack development, you will ensure that technology solutions meet business needs and align with strategic objectives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and fosters a hybrid working environment, promoting flexibility and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of data management and make a significant impact on client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering and development.
• Expertise in AWS services and full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture transformation and design enhancements for Data Management.
• Mentor developers and ensure alignment with project goals.

Skills

Data Engineering

AWS Services (S3, Redshift, Athena, SageMaker)

Full-Stack Development

GitHub

CI/CD Platforms

Servant Leadership

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a team that is building a program to enable technologies that safeguard Vanguard's client data? If so, continue reading. This position is for a Data Engineering Lead in the Data Defense Office (DDO) on the Data De-Identification Team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Data Engineering, is a seasoned developer or technical lead with deep insight into AWS services, a background in Data Governance and Privacy, and experience working with various systems and teams across the Enterprise.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the transformation of our architecture and implementing design enhancements related to a systematic process that will deliver key capabilities for the Data Management Program in CDAO (Chief Data & Analytics Office). You will also need to coach a team of developers and partner closely with the Product Manager and Scrum Lead to ensure prioritization and alignment of work towards OKRs.

Core responsibilities include guiding partner teams on technology implementation aligned with the DDO roadmap. This is a hands-on role where you will proactively identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks, ensure technology solutions support business needs, and stay in sync with architecture principles.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert-level IT technical lead services and direction for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects on multiple platforms. Complete complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.
2. Ensure the viability of IT deliverables. Recommend development options and approve the team's technical deliverables. Conduct testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
3. Identify potential solutions and approve technical solutions proposed by team members. Resolve technical problems discovered by testers and internal clients. Research issues and perform root cause analysis.
4. Communicate with key stakeholders on project issues and implications. Evaluate the impacts of change requests on technologies.
5. Maintain current knowledge of IT development methodology, architecture design, and technical standards. Mentor IT staff and ensure the application of new standards.
6. Review and approve documentation and diagrams created by IT team members. Write technical standards and processes documentation.
7. Identify opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, methodologies, and technologies.
8. Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the product lifecycle. Present technical status and issues at milestone reviews.
9. Understand and comply with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures, ensuring deliverables meet requirements.
10. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of eight years of related work experience, including at least three years of development experience.
2. Undergraduate degree or equivalent training and experience; a graduate degree is preferred.
3. Experience with full-stack development and AWS services (S3, Redshift, Athena, SageMaker).
4. Experience with GitHub, CI/CD platforms.
5. Servant leadership qualities.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we are on a mission to work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients, leading through innovative products and services that transform lives, and fostering continuous learning and development. Our culture is driven by our mission and values.

How We Work

We have implemented a hybrid working model to promote flexibility, in-person collaboration, and connection, supporting long-term client outcomes and enriching the employee experience.