Platform Architect, Personalized Indexing Technology

Job description

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Technical Leadership: Lead the definition and evolution of application and platform architecture aligned with VPI business strategy, product roadmaps, and Vanguard technology standards. Drive key architectural decisions for cloud‑native systems, balancing scalability, resiliency, security, and cost. Develop and review architecture and design documentation for new capabilities and platform enhancements. Partner closely with product owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional and non‑functional requirements. Hands‑On Engineering & Delivery: Act as a hands‑on individual contributor, designing and building solutions across the VPI platform. Develop cloud‑native services on AWS, including microservices, APIs, and supporting infrastructure. Write production‑quality code primarily in Java and Python, with a strong focus on maintainability and performance. Contribute to data engineering and platform integration efforts supporting investment workflows, analytics, and operational processes. Help modernize and evolve existing systems while maintaining stability of critical production workloads. Cloud & Platform E...