Senior Backend Software Engineer

About the role

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

Requirements

• 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.
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