We are looking for a Server-Side Java/AWS engineer to join a Full-Stack team in Data Engineering embracing new ways of working (NWoW) in the Global Investments Financial Systems (GIFS) division.

We are rapidly expanding our European technology presence, so this is an exciting opportunity to join the team and help grow and influence team direction, whilst learning about the Investment Management apparatus at Vanguard.

The role will involve close work with Vanguard's funds data, allowing exposure to understanding the investment acumen, as well as work on leading technologies using Cloud Native architecture – Java (Springboot), AWS services (IAM, S3, ECS, EMR, AWS Lambda, Athena, DynamoDb, etc.) and Python.

The team uses agile methodologies and operates leveraging a continuous delivery pipeline - deploying daily.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering new solutions to the business, understanding/reviewing functional specifications, translating into program specifications, liaising with end users for user acceptance testing, and providing 3rd line support as required.
• Building thought leadership and expertise around best-practice solution design and implementation.
• Complying with defined code and documentation standards, including peer reviews.
• Managing multiple projects effectively, with strong communication skills.

What it takes:

• Experience in Test Driven Development and strong knowledge of Java and Springboot.
• Experience in software development using cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Knowledge of build/deployment/testing/logging/monitoring tools like Git/Bitbucket, and Splunk.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases like PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of Data Engineering in Python using libraries like Pandas.
• Understanding of investment management domain with strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with both business managers and operations teams, and perform under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of agile software development practices and tools like JIRA, Confluence.

Join us and help us innovate for client success!

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

We operate a hybrid working policy: in-office Tuesday to Thursday, and remote Monday and Friday.