Application Engineering Technical Lead - II

Join Vanguard’s Wealth Management Technology organization in Dallas, where we build modern, cloud‑first platforms that power trusted advice and wealth experiences for investors. As a Technical Lead, you’ll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and stay hands‑on leveraging AI‑assisted engineering to move faster and focus on what matters most: delivering high‑quality outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive technical design for team initiatives. Translate product direction and architectural guidance into clear technical approaches that engineers can execute with confidence.
• Stay deeply hands‑on. Contribute to design and implementation, review code and technical changes, and lead by example through strong engineering practices.
• Guide day‑to‑day technical decision‑making. Help engineers navigate tradeoffs, resolve complex technical problems, and choose solutions that balance quality, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
• Uphold high engineering standards. Reinforce expectations around reliability, scalability, security, testing, and operational readiness across the team’s work.
• Mentor engineers through technical growth. Provide practical coaching, feedback, and technical guidance that helps teammates strengthen skills and judgment.
• Leverage cloud‑first and AI‑assisted engineering practices. Use modern cloud platforms and AI‑enabled tools to reduce friction, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery.
• Identify and address technical risks and impediments. Surface concerns early, simplify constraints where possible, and partner with architects or subject‑matter experts when deeper alignment is needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager and Product partners. Align on technical direction, sequencing, and dependencies to support effective delivery.
• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Encourage experimentation, reflection, and thoughtful evolution of technical approaches and team practices.
• Contribute beyond immediate team. Participate in cross‑team initiatives, planning discussions, and special projects that strengthen engineering practices across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of software development experience, including 1+ year in a Technical Lead or equivalent technical leadership role
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks such as Angular or React
• Expert‑level development skills in TypeScript (or strong proficiency in JavaScript)
• Strong knowledge of RESTful services and microservice architectures, with backend experience in Node.js and/or Java
• Solid experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB) and cloud‑native patterns
• Strong experience designing and delivering production‑grade software in cloud‑based environments
• Demonstrated technical leadership through hands‑on contribution, mentoring, and technical guidance
• A quality‑first mindset, with experience building reliable, scalable, and observable systems

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.