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Vanguard

Android Technical Lead

6 days ago• Philadelphia, PA

Are you a passionate Android Lead? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment? Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing and committing to build a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.

Responsibi lities:

  • Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, and testable code.
  • Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand.
  • Effective at laying out a technical vision for your product.
  • Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt.
  • Participates in system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.
  • Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests.
  • Elevates code into the test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
  • Follows Agile software development methodology.

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To be successful in this role, you should h ave:

  • Experience with Native application development
  • Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Kotlin / Java )
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
  • Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices
  • A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers

Preferred Skill s:

  • Experience with latest Android SDK / Android Studio
  • Dagger
  • RXJava
  • Retrofit / OKHttp
  • Jetpack Compose
  • MVVM
  • Git
  • Coroutines
  • Hilt
  • Espresso

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.
  • 5+ years as a mobile developer

Important Factors:

  • Work must be performed in the U.S.
  • Hybrid model of work; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office
  • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

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): Philadelphia, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-170551
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-19T20:23:50

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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