Core Responsibilities + Lead critical software, middleware, and hardware projects across multiple platforms, delivering complex development, design, and architecture specifications. + Ensure the viability and quality of IT deliverables, recommend architectural options, and approve technical outputs. Conduct rigorous testing and provide production support. + Identify and approve technical solutions, resolve complex issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future problems. + Communicate effectively with stakeholders, evaluate change impacts, and influence technical direction. + Maintain deep knowledge of IT methodologies and emerging technologies. Mentor team members and contribute to strategic product roadmaps. + Review and author technical documentation, ensuring clarity and adherence to standards. + Drive continuous improvement in technical standards and development methodologies. + Write clean, maintainable code and test artifacts, leveraging automation and modern development practices. + Enhance team productivity through collaboration and implementation of scalable frameworks. + Ensure compliance with IT and Information Security policies, and contribute to their evolution. + Design systems that support efficient business processes across internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications + Minimum 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in software development. + Proven experience leading and designing complex technical solutions. + Familiarity with Agentic systems or Generative AI technologies is highly desirable. + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred. Qualifications That Make an Impact + This role is approximately 30% hands-on development, with the remainder focused on solution architecture and design in the Generative AI space. Technology Experience + Programming language skills; Python; etc. + Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure + Generative AI platforms: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Copilot Studio + Experience with various large language models/LLMs 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.