SailPoint Application Engineering Technical Lead

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Investment in your future

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a SailPoint Application Engineering Technical Lead – I to design and develop SailPoint IdentityIQ solutions for our global risk and security programs. You will work on advanced development, design, and testing across IAM and security platforms, ensuring high-quality IT deliverables and timely stakeholder communication.

The role requires a strong background in SailPoint IdentityIQ, core Java, XML/JSON, REST, SQL, and web/app server infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related IT field.
• 6+ years of experience in the role or related IT field.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level IT technical development services for SailPoint applications, servers, and infrastructure.
• Perform development, design, implementation, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle including SailPoint development and architecture design specifications.
• Ensure quality of IT deliverables and conduct end-to-end application testing.
• Mentor IT staff and review documentation and diagrams.

Skills

6+ years of experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

SailPoint IdentityIQ

SailPoint IIQ object model

Core Java

XML/JSON

REST API

SQL

Apache/Tomcat

RHEL Linux

JavaScript

Job description

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

SailPoint Application Engineering Technical Lead – I

• Provides advanced level IT technical developer services for the SailPoint application, servers, and infrastructure.

• Provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.

• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes SailPoint development, design, implementation, architecture design specification

• Ensure quality of IT deliverables

• Conduct end-to-end application testing

• Identify potential solutions and approve solutions proposed by team members

• Resolve complex issues uncovered by testers and internal clients

• Communicate with key stakeholders on project issues and implications

• Evaluate impacts of change requests on technologies

• Mentor IT staff with less experience

• Review and approve documentation and diagrams created by IT team members

• Write documentation, including technical standards and processes

• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous quality improvement

• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout product life cycle

• Work with Information Security IAM business partners to define business requirements and identify security improvements

• Thorough understanding of IAM Security policies and procedures

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related IT field

• 6+ years of experience.

Required Skillset:

• SailPoint IdentityIQ product knowledge with emphasis on development and support

• SailPoint IIQ object model

• Core Java - development, design, and debugging skills

• XML/JSON

• REST API

• SQL: write complex queries

• Apache/Tomcat

• RHEL Linux

• JavaScript

• Good communication skills

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don’t just have a mission—we’re on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients’ lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.