Job Description

Are you interested in exploring the financial technology industry and are motivated to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment while being located in Dallas, TX? Then Vanguard is the place for you! In early 2022, Vanguard opened a new office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area which is conveniently close to restaurants & shops for those socials and gatherings with other crew!

In alignment with Vanguard\xe2\x80\x99s dedication to making advice more accessible and affordable for all investors, the new location supports all aspects of the growing advice business. Imagine working in a place where continuous improvement and innovation are celebrated and rewarded, where fast-paced, high-impact teams come together to positively drive results for one of the largest and most trusted financial services company in the world! Computerworld magazine named Vanguard as 100 Best Places to Work in IT!

What You Will Do:

• Provide senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrate third party products.
• Translate technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Write programs, develop code, test artifacts, and produce reports. Employ software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
• Elevate code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provide follow up production support. Submit change control requests and documents.
• Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Train and mentor staff with less experience. Resolve elevated issues.
• Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explain technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Perform systems analysis activities.
• Thoroughly understand client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard\xe2\x80\x99s technologies, tools, and applications, including those that collaborate with business area and systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members and communicate systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
• Thoroughly understands and follows Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What It Takes:

• Minimum of five years related work experience and a minimum of three years of development experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with Java
• Experience with AWS suite of services
• Experience leading and/or guiding on software development teams
• Knowledge of both scrum & agile best practices
• General knowledge of coding standards & best practices
• Knowledge of quality acceptance testing practices preferred

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we\xe2\x80\x99re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn\xe2\x80\x99t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose \xe2\x80\x93 and that\xe2\x80\x99s how we\xe2\x80\x99ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let\xe2\x80\x99s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard\xe2\x80\x99s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: \xe2\x80\x9cDo the right thing.\xe2\x80\x9d

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard\xe2\x80\x99s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard\'s core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.

Special Factors

Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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