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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