Application Engineering Technical Lead - II

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.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESDrive 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.REQUIREMENTS8+ years of software development experience, including 1+ year in a Technical Lead or equivalent technical leadership roleExperience with modern front‑end frameworks such as Angular or ReactExpert‑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 JavaSolid experience with AWS services (e.g., ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB) and cloud‑native patternsStrong experience designing and delivering production‑grade software in cloud‑based environmentsDemonstrated technical leadership through hands‑on contribution, mentoring, and technical guidanceA quality‑first mindset, with experience building reliable, scalable, and observable systemsSpecial FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.SummaryLocation: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TXType: Full time