Application Engineering Technical Lead - II (Java, Python & AWS)
Core
Expert-level IT technical lead providing deep backend expertise to optimize performance, ensure secure architecture, and enhance system scalability for enterprise applications.
Role type
Senior IC Application Engineering Technical Lead
Builds
Cloud-native solutions, full-stack applications, and scalable backend systems for Vanguard's investment management platform.
Domain
Financial Services / Cloud Infrastructure / Backend Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, system design, Java, Python, AWS, DevOps, CI/CD, database management, performance optimization, TDD, observability
Preferred skills
AI integration for productivity, modern data patterns, Spark/Scala, Angular JS/React, mentoring, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
AWS, Java, Python, Golang, Angular JS, React, Spark, Scala, relational databases, non-relational databases
Responsibilities
Provide expert-level technical leadership for critical software projects; approve technical solutions and resolve complex problems; mentor staff and ensure adoption of evolving standards; review and approve technical documentation; drive continuous improvement in technical standards; troubleshoot complex system performance issues; ensure scalable and resilient backend functionality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities