Application Engineering Technical Lead - II

Vanguard•Fort Worth, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

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.