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Provides advanced level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases, under general direction.
Build the technology changing the world — and change the future of financial advice.
Come lead Vanguard into the new frontier — and build our clients' future with us.
Vanguard's mission is to give every investor the best chance for investment success. Advice is the most direct expression of that mission — the moment where our purpose meets a client's real life, real goals, and real decisions.
Client Assist - Vanguard's first AI advisor is how we scale that promise to every client we serve. What we build now will define how we connect with our clients - how Vanguard grows and becomes synonymous with Advice.
Come work with us to build the AI Platform of the future and work with:
AWS Bedrock for model inference
LangGraph for agentic orchestration
Gemini in the multi-model mix
RAG + agent memory so Client Assist learns and grows with every client
MCP (Model Context Protocol) unlocking tools, data, and actions
Arize + Evals so we ship with confidence and measure what matters
Novel interaction patterns reimagining how humans and AI collaborate
You must be hands on - you must always be learning - and you must be willing to lead at the frontier.
Primarily used technical skills:
Node
Typescript
Python
AWS
Bedrock
Core Responsibilities
Provides senior level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
Translates technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
Thoroughly understands software development methodology. Thoroughly understands development architecture standards. Trains and mentors' staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues.
Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients. Performs systems analysis activities.
Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems.
Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
hackajob is partnering with Vanguard to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.