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Senior Software Engineer - Backend, Serverless

1 month ago Charlotte, NC

Core Responsibilities

  • Design, build, test, and operate backend and serverless applications powering hybrid batch and real-time trading workflows.
  • Perform senior-level system analysis to translate business requirements into maintainable designs and well-structured code.
  • Build cloud-native and serverless solutions on AWS (e.g., Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, EKS) using event-driven and distributed-system patterns.
  • Drive technical design decisions, contribute thoughtful code reviews, and help shape testing approaches that improve quality, security, and performance.
  • Own delivery end-to-end: CI/CD, release readiness, and safe promotion through development, test, and production environments.
  • Provide production support and incident response; troubleshoot complex issues and resolve them.
  • Build observability into services (logging, metrics, tracing) and use instrumentation to understand customer behavior and business outcomes.
  • Mentor engineers and collaborate across roles; share knowledge and help the team deliver with speed and reliability.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and peer engineers to shape roadmaps and deliver measurable value.
  • Continuously improve how we build and run software (automation, developer experience, reliability practices, and post-incident learning).

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of development experience.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent training/experience).
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with hands-on backend development.
  • Strong programming skills, with deep experience in Node.js and TypeScript
  • Experience building and supporting cloud-native, serverless, event-driven systems or distributed systems.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals (development methodologies, architecture standards, system design).
  • Planning and organizational skills; able to manage work independently and collaboratively

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Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with high-throughput, highly available platforms (trading-specific, financial services or other regulated domains is a plus).
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Kafka, IAM, EKS, and CloudFormation.
  • Comfortable working in production-focused teams, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and on-call or incident response.
  • Experience designing and operating event-driven architectures
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical initiatives end-to-end.

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
Job ID: Vanguard-177694
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-07T20:54:48

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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