AWS Glue Developer

Vanguard•Malvern, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Vanguard, we’re driven by a single mission: to take a stand for all investors and give them the best chance for investment success. We’re looking for an AWS Glue Developer who is passionate about building modern, scalable data platforms that power that mission. In this role, you’ll own a critical enterprise data system that articulates assets and cash flow across Vanguard’s lines of business. You’ll collaborate closely with product, analytics, and platform engineering teams to design and deliver resilient, cost‑effective, serverless data solutions that enable high‑quality insights across the firm. If you enjoy solving complex data problems, building clean and reliable ETL pipelines, and working at scale in AWS, this is an opportunity to make a real impact. 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, one of the world's leading 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.

Requirements

Hands‑on experience with AWS Glue infrastructure (required), including authoring and maintaining Glue jobs.
Strong experience with Python and AWS serverless services: Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions.
Solid background in database design, SQL, and data optimization.
Experience building and supporting modern ETL/data pipelines.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex, production‑level issues.
Experience working in Agile environments, using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Familiarity with monitoring, dashboards, and operational metrics.
A mindset of continuous process improvement for workflows and data pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with enterprise‑scale data platforms.
Exposure to financial services or large, regulated environments.
Passion for clean architecture, automation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and own AWS Glue jobs that power enterprise‑scale ETL pipelines for asset and cash flow data.
Develop and enhance serverless workflows using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Step Functions, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
Translate complex business and technical requirements into clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
Integrate data from multiple sources, APIs, and services to streamline data flows and improve system efficiency.
Apply best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience, aligned with enterprise standards.
Promote code through development, test, and production environments; provide production support and participate in change control processes.
Create and maintain clear, high‑quality backend and operational documentation.
Participate in design, code, and test reviews to identify issues early and improve overall solution quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the data platform.
Collaborate with cross‑functional partners and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Mentor and support less‑experienced developers and contribute to continuous improvement of team processes and workflows.