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Vanguard

AI Platform Engineer - Technical Lead III

Yesterday• Malvern, PA

Vanguard is seeking a senior-level AI Platform Engineer-Technical Lead to join Corporate Systems-Enterprise Productivity & Enablement (EP&E). This role provides enterprise technical leadership across SaaS, cloud, and AI platforms used enterprise-wide, including platforms such as Writer, Amazon Quick Suite, and other related AI-enabled solutions.

The role combines hands-on platform engineering with architectural leadership, ensuring platforms are secure, reliable, scalable, and well-integrated within Vanguard's technology ecosystem. You'll play a critical part in shaping Corporate Systems' enterprise AI and platform strategy, ensuring technology solutions deliver measurable value while meeting Vanguard's high standards for security, reliability, and responsible use.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and production support of cloud-based SaaS and AI platforms, including integrating third-party vendor solutions.
  • Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.
  • Define and apply architecture standards, integration patterns, and best practices for AI and enterprise platforms.
  • Provide hands-on development and DevOps support, including code development, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments.
  • Ensure platforms meet enterprise security, resiliency, compliance, and SDLC standards.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams.
  • Ensures the viability of IT deliverables, recommends development and architectural options, approves the team's technical deliverables.
  • Partner with Product, Delivery, Security, Legal, and vendor teams to support responsible AI adoption and platform roadmap execution.

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Qualifications:

  • Senior-level experience in platform engineering, technical leadership, or architecture roles.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native solutions.
  • Hands on experience with programming languages, preferably in Python.
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern software development practices.
  • Experience deploying and integrating third-party SaaS and vendor platforms in AWS.
  • Experience in various authentication and authorization patterns for integrating SaaS solutions including SAML and SCIM.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Working knowledge of AI platforms, AI Agents, and AI-enabled workflows, preferably in the Finance industry.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Minimum of ten years related work experience, with at least five years of development experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-176310
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-20T20:41:50

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance

  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave

  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities

  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria

  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence

  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing

  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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