Senior Developer, Equity Investment Management Systems

Vanguard; Malvern (AR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a Senior Developer to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical equity systems supporting portfolio management, trading, research, and analytics.

You will collaborate across PMs, traders, architects, and engineers to deliver scalable, secure solutions on AWS, with CI/CD and observability. Hybrid work enables collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years related work experience with at least 2 years of development experience
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred
• Experience in software architecture and system design for enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, TypeScript, Angular/React, AG Grid and Nx, and designing scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Proficiency in AWS cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality software solutions that enable portfolio management, trading, investment research, and data workflows
• Ensures the viability of IT deliverables; recommend development options including design, build/buy, and vendor choices; conduct testing
• Understands client business functions and technology needs; stays current with Vanguard's technologies and tools
• Collaborate with product managers, investment professionals, architects, and engineers to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Lead complex technical initiatives and provide guidance to developers on best practices, design, and reviews
• Build and enhance cloud-based applications and services using AWS, CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and DevOps
• Support production applications and drive operational excellence through incident analysis and performance optimization
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions ensuring secure, scalable, reliable solutions aligned with standards

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

TypeScript

Angular

React

AG Grid

Nx

APIs & distributed systems

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

The Equity Investment Management Systems (EIMS)organization is seeking a highly skilled Senior Developer to build and support technology solutions that power Vanguard’s Equity Investment Group (EIG). In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications that support portfolio management, trading, investment research, analytics, and operational workflows across Vanguard’s global equity business.

You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, product managers, architects, and fellow engineers to develop innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions that enable investment professionals to make informed decisions and efficiently manage portfolios.

This role supports Vanguard’s custom, AWS-based portfolio management platform used by investment teams and trading desks across Pennsylvania, Arizona, London, and Melbourne. The platform supports the management of trillions of dollars in equity assetsand facilitates approximately $800 billion in annual equity trading volume, making it a critical component of Vanguard’s investment ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality software solutionsthat enable portfolio management, trading, investment research, and investment data workflows.
• Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
• Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard’s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.
• Collaborate with product managers, investment professionals, architects, and engineering teamsto translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Lead complex technical initiatives and provide technical guidance to developers, driving best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, and code reviews.
• Build and enhance cloud-based applications and services using modern engineering practices, including AWS, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and DevOps principles.
• Support production applications and drive operational excellencethrough incident analysis, root cause remediation, performance optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned with enterprise technology standards. Partner with cross-functional teamsto manage dependencies, deliver strategic initiatives, and continuously improve the investment technology platform

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred
• Experience in software architecture and system design for enterprise applications
• Hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, TypeScript, Angular/React, AG Grid and Nx and designing scalable APIs and distributed systems
• Proficiency in AWS cloud technologies

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting investment management, asset management, trading, or capital markets applications
• Knowledge of portfolio management, order management, trading workflows, or investment analytics
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools
• Experience working in cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives
• Production support to critical application

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not 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.