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Vanguard Data Engineer in Malvern, Pennsylvania
We are hiring a senior AWS Data Engineer to help Vanguard's Chief Data and Analytics Office (CDAO) Personal Investor (PI) team build out a next generation Signals platform. This platform will transform the way advice works along with turbo charging Vanguard’s cash flow.
As a part of Data Engineering (DE), you will build solutions utilizing Glue ETL, RedShift, Lambda, SageMaker and other AWS services. Most of our coding is done in Python but strong Java developers ready to grow their skillsets are welcome. Along with development, DE Engineers help model and master data within RedShift and Personal Investor data lake. DE is also a critical partner to analytics and AI / ML teams, helping enable their insights.
As a senior data engineer, you will mentor engineers within the team. DE leads invest heavily in the growth of their engineers because they know as a team, we can accomplish more than just as individuals. DE evolves rapidly and we need leads that are ready to embrace the opportunity and challenge of those changes.
You may ask: What do I need to become a lead in DE? We are looking for:
Track record of great leadership and teamwork
Intermediate to advanced Python skills (or a comparable language)
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Spark framework
Intermediate to advanced SQL abilities
Solid AWS service and feature awareness
History of growing your knowledge quickly and deeply
Vanguard data experience is highly preferred
You may also ask: What am I going to learn as a lead in DE? You will:
Sharpen your leadership abilities
Grow your expertise in Python, Spark, and SQL
Advance your understanding of AWS’ Glue ETL, RedShift, Lambda, SageMaker and other services
Build out significant skills in data modeling and warehousing
Help create a platform that serves critical business needs
Learn what it is like to work on a fast-paced, dynamic, and tight-knit team
Core Responsibilities
Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems and, develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.
Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates complex and large scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.
Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing complex programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.
Partners with internal clients to gain an expert understanding of business functions and informational needs. Works closely with other technical and data analytics experts across the business to implement data solutions.
Leads all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients and less experienced team members.
Assesses data quality and tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Provides data analysis guidance and serves as a technical consultant for the client.
Educates and develops junior data engineers on the team while applying quality control to their work. Develops data engineering standards and contributes expertise to other data expert teams across Vanguard.
Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.
For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.
We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.
Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
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.