Vanguard
Financial Services
SeniorBackendSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Backend Software Engineer at Vanguard. Skills: Backend systems, Data services. Design backend services. Build backend services”
Industry & Context.
Backend challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five years related work experience, One year development experience, Undergraduate degree or equivalent, Backend engineering experience, Building and consuming APIs, Working with databases, Working with data-intensive applications, Experience with cloud platforms, Experience in Agile or Scrum environments, Manage work across multiple priorities, Contribute to team deliverables, Collaboration skills, Communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with Redis, Experience with similar caching/data tools, Familiarity with distributed systems, Familiarity with high-performance applications, Experience improving system performance, Experience improving testing practices, Experience improving deployment practices
What You'll Do.
Design backend services
Build backend services
Maintain backend services
Develop scalable solutions
Develop reliable solutions
Work across development lifecycle
Integrate data sources
Integrate third-party services
Improve system performance
Improve system scalability
Improve system reliability
Participate in code reviews
Participate in technical discussions
Participate in design sessions
Support best practices
Collaborate with partners
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team; Agile environment; Cross-functional partners
Process & Methodology
Agile, Scrum
Full Job Description
**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 envi
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