Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Vanguard
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
Adobe InDesign
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Application Performance Management
Automation of Tests
Azure
Computer Security
Databases
Amazon DynamoDB
Design of User Interfaces
Systems Analysis
Python
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Node.js
NoSQL
Software Engineering
React
Backend
Vue.js
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the design, development and optimisation of front office applications within the GIFS team. This role works closely with the front office, as such the role will require collaborating directly with the portfolio managers as well as the product owners.

Core Responsibilities

  1. Provides expert level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products. Ensures that expected application performance levels are achieved.

  2. Ensures the viability of IT deliverables. Recommends development options, including design, build/buy, and vendor purchase. Conducts testing, including functionality, technical limitations, and security.

  3. Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.

  4. Provides subject matter expertise in software development methodology and development architecture standards. Mentors and trains staff with less experience. Resolves elevated issues and recommends enterprise-wide improvements.

  5. 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.

  6. Thoroughly understands client business functions and technology needs. Has a broad and deep understanding of Vanguard's technologies, tools, and applications, including those that interface with business area and systems. Is well versed on the latest technologies and tools supporting software development in the industry.

  7. Interfaces with cross functional team members and communicates systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.

  8. Thoroughly understands and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures and verifies that deliverables meet requirements.

  9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong related work experience Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred., Expertise in frontend technologies (e.g. Vue.js, React) with a strong sense for UI/UX Proven backend experience with Java, ideally with Python and Node.js experience as well, including building distributed microservices based architectures. Strong understanding of system design principles, scalable architecture patterns and API, Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (Postgres, MySQL, DynamoDB) Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks Strong understanding of investment products, and trading workflows

About the company

Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to contribute to the design, development and optimisation of front office applications within the GIFS team. This role works closely with the front office, as such the role will require collaborating directly with the portfolio managers as well as the product owners. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests., 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.

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