Full Stack Developer

Full Stack Developer
Location: London
Role Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days a week
 

Who We Are:

Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.

What you'll do:

• Serve as technical lead on software, Middleware, or hardware projects. Provide expert guidance on development, design, implementation, architecture, and maintenance, and approve team outputs.
• Conduct testing for functionality, limitations, and security. Identify and approve solutions, resolve complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and anticipate/prevent problems.
• Communicate project issues and impacts to stakeholders, evaluate change requests, participate in design/code/test reviews, and present status at milestones.
• Stay current on IT methodologies and standards. Mentor staff, support training, and review/produce technical documentation, diagrams, and processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in standards, methodologies, and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with IT and security policies; contribute to special projects and perform additional duties as needed.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in development.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Expertise in software architecture, system design, and technical leadership for enterprise applications.
• Strong programming skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Node.js, AWS (CloudFormation, ECS, Fargate, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, IAM).
• Hands-on Agile experience with Confluence, JIRA, dashboards, and process improvement.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system optimization.
• Desired certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or Solution Consultant.
• Experience mentoring teams, defining technical standards, and driving continuous improvement.

What's Next:

If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.