Core Responsibilities
1. Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases. Integrates third party products.
2. Translates technical specifications into code for moderately complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Writes programs, develops code, tests artifacts, and produces reports. Employs software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in a way that support automation.
3. Elevates code into the development, test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow up production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
4. Follows software development methodology. Follows development architecture standards.
5. Participates in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle to identify issues. Participates in systems analysis activities.
6. Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
7. Learns and complies with Information Technology and Information Security policies and procedures.
8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Vanguard is looking for an energetic and forward-thinking Front End Developer to lead the team as they continue to grow. This candidate will work with a team of experienced Front End Developers, and along side designers and back-end engineers to integrate code with a cutting edge design system. Within this role, the Front-End developer will collaborate with internal teams to design, develop, test, and troubleshoot advanced component engineering with bleeding edge technologies.
We work with the newest web technologies, including Web Components and Vue.js. CSS expertise is a must.
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.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we're on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard's DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.
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.
Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform careers@vanguard.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Vanguard is different
…different by design. Built in 1975, our radical ownership structure remains unique in the industry to this day – Vanguard is owned by its funds, which are owned by Vanguard’s fund shareholder clients. Our more than 30 million clients worldwide trust us to safeguard their investments. And they’re the reason for everything we do.
Our technical and data crew members are integral to Vanguard’s noble purpose. At Vanguard, you’ll be valued and cared for. We’ll invest in your continued learning and career growth. And we do this because our crew keeps Vanguard different.
We work with cool, new technologies
Our technical crew works on modernized cloud-based applications and platforms, bringing Vanguard to more investors around the world. Teams design, architect, and build infrastructure and applications tailored to solve problems and present world-class client experiences using the latest cloud technologies. And our data teams power an ecosystem where decisions are driven by insights delivered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Outcome-oriented product teams
We’re proud of our culture, where “IT” isn’t just another division living in its own silo – but where technologists are deeply embedded on teams making business decisions that drive innovative experiences for our clients. Our cross-functional teams are empowered to experiment and move quickly.