Senior Developer, Equity Investment Management Systems

The Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybride; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vanguard is seeking a Senior Developer for its Equity Investment Management Systems (EIMS) to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical applications enabling portfolio management, trading, and analytics across global equity teams. You will collaborate with portfolio managers, traders, and architects to deliver scalable, secure solutions on a cloud-native platform.

The role emphasizes building cloud-based services with AWS, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability, while supporting

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in application development, system architecture and database management.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality software solutions that enable portfolio management, trading, investment research, and investment data workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, investment professionals, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• 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.

Connaissances

Java

Spring Boot

Node.js

TypeScript

Angular/React

APIs

Distributed systems

AWS

CI/CD

Formation

Undergraduate degree

Outils

AG Grid

Nx

Description du poste

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 assets and facilitates approximately $800 billion in annual equity trading volume and provides rare exposure to the technology, strategy, and execution that power Vanguard's Investment Management business.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality software solutions that enable portfolio management, trading, investment research, and investment data workflows.

Thoroughly understands client’s business functions and technology needs.

Has a broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.

Is well versed in 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.

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 8 years of experience in application development, system architecture and database management.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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:

Graduate degree preferred.

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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.