Technical Engineering Manager (API & Cloud Engineering)

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a Technical Engineering Manager to lead API and Cloud Engineering, driving architecture, cloud-native development, and scalable solutions for critical client interactions.

This hybrid role combines hands-on software development with technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and guiding API design, microservices architecture, and modernization initiatives in a Malvern, PA setting.

Qualifications

• Eight years of related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience designing, building, and delivering enterprise-scale software solutions and applications.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a people leader in a technical capacity.
• Experienced with designing, building, and supporting APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experienced with developing and deploying cloud-native applications and services in AWS.
• Strong proficiency in Java and modern development frameworks.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with database technologies, performance optimization, application security, and operational best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owns coding, testing and implementation of scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications supporting critical business capabilities.
• Participate in expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrate third-party products and ensure expected application performance levels are achieved.
• Hire, evaluate, and supervise team members. Provide guidance and training to support development. Set performance standards, conduct performance reviews, and make compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, scalability, security, and developer productivity.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging AWS services, cloud-native patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead resolution efforts for critical production incidents.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding project issues and implications. Evaluate the impact of change requests on technologies. Provide task and cost estimates and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Establish and promote engineering standards for API development, system integration, observability, and software quality.
• Support adoption of AI and GenAI technologies where appropriate to improve engineering effectiveness and business outcomes.

Skills

Java

AWS

API design

Microservices

Leadership

DevOps/CI-CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Join our API Engineering team as a Technical Engineering Manager (API & Cloud Engineering) and help drive the modernization of APIs and platforms that power critical client interactions. This is a highly technical leadership role focused on API architecture, cloud-native application development, engineering excellence, and delivery of scalable solutions. The Technical Engineering Manager will provide technical direction across a team of engineers while remaining actively involved in solution design, architecture reviews, application development, and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Java development, AWS cloud technologies, API design, and microservices architecture, along with a passion for mentoring engineers and driving technical best practices. This role combines hands‑on software engineering with technical leadership and team development responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role requiring in‑office presence Tuesday–Thursday, based in Malvern, PA.

Responsibilities

• Owns coding, testing and implementation of scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud‑native applications supporting critical business capabilities.
• Participate in expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrate third‑party products and ensure expected application performance levels are achieved.
• Hire, evaluate, and supervise team members. Provide guidance and training to support development. Set performance standards, conduct performance reviews, and make compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve performance, scalability, security, and developer productivity.
• Design and implement solutions leveraging AWS services, cloud‑native patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and modern engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead resolution efforts for critical production incidents.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding project issues and implications. Evaluate the impact of change requests on technologies. Provide task and cost estimates and contribute to technical decision‑making.
• Establish and promote engineering standards for API development, system integration, observability, and software quality.
• Support adoption of AI and GenAI technologies where appropriate to improve engineering effectiveness and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience designing, building, and delivering enterprise‑scale software solutions and applications.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a people leader in a technical capacity.
• Experienced with designing, building, and supporting APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experienced with developing and deploying cloud‑native applications and services in AWS.
• Strong proficiency in Java and modern development frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise application architecture, system integration, and scalable software design patterns.
• Experience applying Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience with database technologies, performance optimization, application security, and operational best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python development, automation, or scripting.
• Experience with API management platforms, event‑driven architectures, and messaging technologies.
• Experience implementing or integrating AI and GenAI‑enabled solutions.
• Experience contributing to engineering strategy, technology roadmaps, and modernization initiatives.
• Experience working in large‑scale, highly regulated enterprise environments.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.