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Lead Application Engineering at Vanguard in Dallas/Ft. Worth—shaping architecture and mentoring engineers.
Drive technical design, AI‑assisted engineering, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a hybrid work model.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive technical design for team initiatives. Translate product direction and architectural guidance into clear technical approaches that engineers can execute with confidence.
- Stay deeply hands ‑ on. Contribute to design and implementation, review code and technical changes, and lead by example through strong engineering practices.
- Guide day ‑ to ‑ day technical decision ‑ making. Help engineers navigate tradeoffs, resolve complex technical problems, and choose solutions that balance quality, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
- Uphold high engineering standards. Reinforce expectations around reliability, scalability, security, testing, and operational readiness across the team’s work.
- Mentor engineers through technical growth. Provide practical coaching, feedback, and technical guidance that helps teammates strengthen skills and judgment.
- Leverage cloud ‑ first and AI ‑ assisted engineering practices. Use modern cloud platforms and AI‑enabled tools to reduce friction, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery.
- Identify and address technical risks and impediments. Surface concerns early, simplify constraints where possible, and partner with architects or subject‑matter experts when deeper alignment is needed.
- Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager and Product partners. Align on technical direction, sequencing, and dependencies to support effective delivery.
- Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Encourage experimentation, reflection, and thoughtful evolution of technical approaches and team practices.
- Contribute beyond immediate team. Participate in cross‑team initiatives, planning discussions, and special projects that strengthen engineering practices across the organization.
REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ years of software development experience, including 1+ year in a Technical Lead or equivalent technical leadership role
- Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as Angular or React
- Expert‑level development skills in TypeScript (or strong proficiency in JavaScript)
- Strong knowledge of RESTful services and microservice architectures, with backend experience in Node.js and/or Java
- Solid experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB) and cloud‑native patterns
- Strong experience designing and delivering production‑grade software in cloud‑based environments
- Demonstrated technical leadership through hands‑on contribution, mentoring, and technical guidance
- A quality‑first mindset, with experience building reliable, scalable, and observable systems
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.