Senior Developer, Equity Investment Management Systems

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard's Equity Investment Management Systems (EIMS) seeks a highly skilled Senior Developer to design, develop, and support applications powering portfolio management, trading, analytics, and investment data workflows. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, product managers, architects, and engineers to deliver scalable, resilient solutions.

This cloud-based platform runs on AWS, uses CI/CD, and requires strong testing, security, and operational excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality software solutions that 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 teams to 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 excellence through 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 teams to manage dependencies, deliver strategic initiatives, and continuously improve the investment technology platform

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

TypeScript

Angular/React

AG Grid

Nx

APIs & distributed systems design

AWS

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree

Tools

CI/CD

Observability

DevOps

Job description

Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.

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 assets and 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 solutions that 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 teams to 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 excellence through 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 teams to 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.