Application Engineering Technical Lead - I

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource - by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level IT technical developer services for the SailPoint application, servers, and infrastructure.
• Provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes SailPoint development, design, implementation, architecture design specification
• Ensure quality of IT deliverables
• Conduct end-to-end application testing
• Identify potential solutions and approve solutions proposed by team members
• Resolve complex issues uncovered by testers and internal clients
• Communicate with key stakeholders on project issues and implications
• Evaluate impacts of change requests on technologies
• Mentor IT staff with less experience
• Review and approve documentation and diagrams created by IT team members
• Write documentation, including technical standards and processes
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous quality improvement
• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout product life cycle
• Work with Information Security IAM business partners to define business requirements and identify security improvements
• Thorough understanding of IAM Security policies and procedures
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related IT field
• 6+ years of experience.

Required Skillset:

• SailPoint IdentityIQ product knowledge with emphasis on development and support
• SailPoint IIQ object model
• Core Java - development, design, and debugging skills
• XML/JSON
• REST API
• SQL: write complex queries
• Apache/Tomcat
• RHEL Linux
• Javascript
• Good communication skills

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is 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): Dallas, TX, Malvern, PA

Job ID: Vanguard-175244

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-18T20:07:49