Senior Backend Software Engineer

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This role is designed for an engineer who can bring depth of experience and support the growth and development of the team. The position will focus primarily on backend engineering and data-driven systems, with responsibilities spanning end-to-end ownership of services, from design through deployment and support. The ideal candidate brings a proactive, ownership-driven mindset, along with the ability to lead through influence, enhance engineering practices, and support team development. For more information, reach out to Ryan Yurkanin

Summary

Are you passionate about building scalable backend systems and working with data at scale? Vanguard is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Advice & Wealth Management Technology team, where you’ll help power core data services that support critical client experiences.

In this role, you’ll work on systems that manage and integrate outside account data—including both user-entered and aggregated financial data—while partnering with a collaborative team of engineers to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex backend challenges, working across the full development lifecycle, and contributing to a team-focused environment where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and data-driven applications
• Develop scalable, reliable solutions using Java and modern backend frameworks
• Work across the full development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and deployment
• Partner with teammates in an Agile environment to refine requirements and deliver features
• Integrate APIs, data sources, and third-party services to support seamless data flow
• Contribute to improving system performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design sessions
• Apply and support best practices in testing, deployment, and code quality
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver solutions aligned with business needs
  
  

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.
• Experience with backend engineering, including:
• Java
• Building and consuming APIs / web services
• Working with databases and data-intensive applications
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
• Ability to manage work across multiple priorities and contribute to team deliverables
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
  

Preferred

• Experience with technologies such as Redis or similar caching/data tools
• Familiarity with distributed systems and high-performance applications
• Experience contributing to improvements in system performance, testing, or deployment practices
  
  

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.