App Engineering Tech Lead II

This role provides senior-level technical leadership for initiatives supporting global physical security modernization, driving cloud-first platform adoption, integrating security technologies into new construction projects, and advancing innovative solutions, including AI-enabled capabilities. You will partner closely with business and technology stakeholders to prioritize and deliver critical initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and operationally effective. A self-driven mindset and the ability to lead complex workstreams with accountability are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical delivery of global physical security modernization initiatives, including deployment across enterprise facilities and new office buildouts
• Drive transition from legacy systems to cloud-based physical security platforms; evaluate and implement scalable, future-ready solutions
• Partner with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, manage competing demands, and ensure alignment to business goals
• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned workstreams with minimal oversight, maintaining accountability for outcomes
• Identify and incorporate emerging technologies, including AI-driven use cases, to improve efficiency and automation
• Provide technical leadership across architecture, design, implementation, and ongoing platform support
• Evaluate and approve technical solutions; ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards
• Conduct testing oversight, including functionality, integration, and security validation
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues; perform root cause analysis and proactively mitigate risks
• Communicate project status, risks, and impacts to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Maintain awareness of evolving technologies, particularly in cloud and AI, and apply them to enhance platform capabilities
• Mentor team members and promote continuous learning and technical skill development
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, documentation practices, and information security policies
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices, tools, and delivery processes

Education & Experience:
Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least three years of development experience
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred
If you have any questions regarding the role please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager Reggy Timothee for more information.

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.