Core Responsibilities
- Lead critical software, middleware, and hardware projects across multiple platforms, delivering complex development, design, and architecture specifications.
- Ensure the viability and quality of IT deliverables, recommend architectural options, and approve technical outputs. Conduct rigorous testing and provide production support.
- Identify and approve technical solutions, resolve complex issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future problems.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, evaluate change impacts, and influence technical direction.
- Maintain deep knowledge of IT methodologies and emerging technologies. Mentor team members and contribute to strategic product roadmaps.
- Review and author technical documentation, ensuring clarity and adherence to standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in technical standards and development methodologies.
- Write clean, maintainable code and test artifacts, leveraging automation and modern development practices.
- Enhance team productivity through collaboration and implementation of scalable frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with IT and Information Security policies, and contribute to their evolution.
- Design systems that support efficient business processes across internal and external stakeholders.
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Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in software development.
- Proven experience leading and designing complex technical solutions.
- Familiarity with Agentic systems or Generative AI technologies is highly desirable.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's degree preferred.
Qualifications That Make an Impact
- This role is approximately 30% hands-on development, with the remainder focused on solution architecture and design in the Generative AI space.
Technology Experience
- Programming language skills; Python; etc.
- Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
- Generative AI platforms: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Copilot Studio
- Experience with various large language models/LLMs
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.