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

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.