Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of cloud based applications and databases, under general direction. Core Responsibilities + Provides senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, including third-party product integration. + Translates technical specifications into code for complex projects, writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports, ensuring automation support. + Elevates code to development, test, and production environments on schedule, provides production support, and submits change control requests with documentation, including peer reviews. + Understands software development methodology and architecture standards, trains and mentors less experienced staff, and resolves elevated issues. + Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the lifecycle, explains technical considerations at meetings, and performs systems analysis activities. + Understands client business functions and technology needs, with a broad knowledge of Vanguard’s technologies, tools, and applications. + Interfaces with cross-functional team members and communicates system issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience. + Works with business-facing IT teams to deliver new solutions, reviews functional specifications, translates them into program specifications, liaises with end users for acceptance testing, and provides 3rd line support. + Builds thought leadership and expertise in best-practice solution design and implementation. + Manages time effectively across multiple projects with competing business demands and priorities. Primary Skills: + Experience with micro-services and service-oriented architecture. Familiarity with public cloud computing technologies (preferably Amazon Web Services) and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, and React. + Knowledge of SimCorp’s Dimension, IBOR, and Data solution offerings (preferred). + Agile development experience (using tools like Jira) and a solid understanding of the full software development life cycle. + Middle Office / Financial industry experience (preferably on the buy side and/or sell side). + Experience in developing applications for a global user base. + Involvement in transformation projects, demonstrating the ability to drive and manage significant changes within an organization + Understanding of OKTA Single Sign-On (SAML 2.0). Languages Python (Library: Boto3 & Moto), Java and React. AWS technologies + Lambda (Python 3.7 and above), + S3 buckets + Step functions + Kinesis and/or Kafka (or similar non-AWS technologies, like Apache Flink, or AWS Glue) + SNS/SQS + GraphQL + RDS or Aurora (Athena is a nice to have) + Redshift + IAM Roles + CloudWatch/CloudTrail + CloudFormation + API gateway (similar observability tools) Qualifications + Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least two years of development experience. + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 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.