Technical Lead - Fund Accounting Platforms (AWS/Python)

Vanguard; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Senior IT Technical Lead to direct technology strategy across platforms in Hyderabad, Telangana. This role focuses on delivering user-centric full-stack solutions while managing scalable backend integration.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of software development experience and at least 5 years in a technical leadership position, with strong expertise in AWS and Python. Join us to shape technology that drives business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, with 5 years in a technical lead role.
• Strong expertise in AWS and Python.
• Senior tech lead experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical leadership for software and hardware initiatives.
• Ensure viability of IT deliverables through evaluation and testing.
• Resolve complex technical problems and mentor staff.

Skills

Software development

AWS

Python

Technical leadership

Fund Pricing expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CFT/Terraform

Job description

About Vanguard

Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard’s India Office

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary

This role provides the most senior level IT technical lead services, directing technology strategy across platforms and teams, while delivering user-centric full-stack solutions and managing scalable backend integration.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior-level technical leadership for complex software, middleware, and hardware initiatives across multiple platforms. Delivers high-impact architectural design, development, and maintenance solutions.
• Ensures viability and effectiveness of IT deliverables by evaluating development options, approving architectural decisions, conducting functionality and security testing, and overseeing production support.
• Resolves complex technical problems, performs root cause analysis, and proactively mitigates risks introduced by less experienced staff. Anticipates and prevents potential system failures.
• Serves as a key technical communicator with stakeholders, evaluating and articulating the impact of change requests, while influencing and persuading on solution strategies.
• Maintains deep expertise in IT development methodologies, architecture, and emerging tools; mentors team members and leads adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Oversees creation, approval, and maintenance of detailed technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and development standards.
• Champions continuous improvement of development methodologies, technical standards, and enterprise tooling.
• Develops robust, maintainable, and automated test-backed code. Creates reusable components, ad hoc queries, and reports. Leverages modern development frameworks to enhance automation and code quality.
• Drives team-wide productivity through collaborative frameworks, technology integration, and mentorship. Proactively identifies and resolves potential technical issues before escalation.
• Ensures compliance with IT and Information Security protocols and contributes to improvements in security policies and practices across teams.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of business operations across front, middle, and back-office functions. Designs technology solutions that support efficient workflows and strong control mechanisms.
• Participates in special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborates with UI/UX and front-end teams to deliver user‑centric, full-stack solutions.
• Integrates and manages seamless data flow across APIs, databases, and backend services to ensure performance and scalability.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a technical lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in a relevant field such as Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering, or a master’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science.
• Need a Senior tech lead experience (not just hands‑on development).
• Strong expertise in AWS, Python & Back Office – Fund Pricing, treasury and oversight expertise & experience.
• Familiarity with CFT/Terraform that define what’s being deployed.
• Ability to apply technology with strong business context.
• Influence and leadership at a senior individual contributor level.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.