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Vanguard

Engineering Manager, Fraud Prevention

Today• Charlotte, NC

ENGINEERING MANAGER

FRAUD PREVENTION | DEBIT FRAUD INTEGRATION

Vanguard | Fraud Prevention Technology

ROLE

Hands-on technical leader responsible for the engineering team that builds and operates Vanguard's fraud decisioning integration with our debit card processor. You will lead 3-6 engineers, own the technical delivery roadmap for the processor integration layer, and write code alongside your team. This role reports into the Fraud Prevention Technology program and partners closely with the Principal Engineer / Architect on technical direction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead a team of 3-6 engineers building real-time fraud decisioning services that sit in the debit authorization path
  • Own the integration layer between Vanguard's fraud platform and the debit processor (webhook handling, auth-time enrichment, response orchestration)
  • Translate architectural direction into executable sprints, technical designs, and working software
  • Write production code-expect to spend 40-60% of your time hands-on in the codebase
  • Drive engineering quality: code reviews, testing strategy, incident response, and on-call practices
  • Manage team health: hiring, career development, 1:1s, performance management
  • Partner with the processor's technical team on API contracts, certification, and production readiness
  • Ensure the team meets the latency, reliability, and compliance requirements inherent to payment authorization

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QUALIFICATIONS

  • 8+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in a tech lead or engineering management role
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js; working familiarity with Java
  • Experience building low-latency, high-availability services-ideally in a payments, banking, or financial services context
  • Demonstrated ability to balance technical leadership with people management
  • Experience integrating with third-party processors or financial service providers (REST/gRPC APIs, webhook-driven auth flows)
  • Familiarity with ETL pipelines and feature engineering workflows for ML/analytics
  • Comfort with AI-assisted development practices and tooling

PREFERRED

  • Direct experience with debit/credit card processor integrations (Marqeta, Galileo, TSYS, Fiserv, or similar)
  • Familiarity with payment processing concepts (ISO 8583, authorization flows, network settlement)
  • Background in fraud prevention or risk systems
  • Experience operating services under strict SLA requirements (sub-100ms p99 latency, 99.99% uptime)
  • Familiarity with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and feature stores
  • Experience with analytics infrastructure (Redshift, Athena, or similar columnar/query engines)

This is a manager-level role with direct reports.

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, Dallas, TX, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-182144
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-12T22:23:34

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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