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Application Engineering Technical Lead

AT Vanguard
Vanguard

Application Engineering Technical Lead

Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Lead critical IT initiatives across platforms, providing expert guidance on architecture, design, and implementation. Oversee complex development efforts and ensure alignment with business goals.
  • Solution Oversight: Evaluate and approve technical deliverables, ensuring functionality, security, and performance. Provide production support and troubleshoot complex issues.
  • Problem Solving & Innovation: Identify and resolve technical challenges, conduct root cause analysis, and proactively mitigate risks. Guide less experienced staff to prevent potential issues.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with stakeholders to assess the impact of change requests and influence decision-making through clear, persuasive communication.
  • Technology Strategy & Mentorship: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Mentor team members and promote adoption of new standards and tools.
  • Documentation & Standards: Review and author technical documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Continuous Improvement: Champion quality improvements in development methodologies, tools, and technical standards.
  • Development Excellence: Write clean, maintainable code with automated tests and reusable components. Apply modern development practices to ensure scalability and reliability.
  • Team Enablement: Enhance team productivity through collaboration and implementation of robust frameworks. Anticipate and resolve technical issues before they escalate.
  • Compliance & Security: Ensure all deliverables meet IT and Information Security policies. Collaborate across departments to strengthen compliance practices.
  • Business Process Alignment: Understand front, middle, and back-office operations to design systems that support efficient and controlled business processes, including those involving external partners.
  • Special Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives and perform additional duties as needed.

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Qualifications:

Minimum 4-6+ years of relevant IT experience, including at least 3-5 years in software development.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Haves:

Familiarity with Vanguard's legacy architecture

Business acumen in Workplace Solutions

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): Charlotte, NC, USA; Malvern, PA 19355, USA
Job ID: Vanguard-168790
Employment Type: Full Time

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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