Java / Python Developer

Job description

Vanguard is one of the world's largest Investment Management firms, with around 380 low-cost traditional Funds and ETFs, operating in 19 locations worldwide with about 16,600 crew members.There are many reasons Vanguard is unlike any other financial firm; but none as prominent or powerful as our people. Vanguard crew members form a believing, supportive community in which all crew members worldwide feel a sense of belonging. We believe our culture of inclusion is crucial for each of us to fully thrive in our careers and to provide superior value to our clients and communities.Our crew steward more than $5 trillion in assets for over 20 million client and live our mission to take a stand for our investors, treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.In Global Investment Financial Systems (GIFS), ETF Eco system/platforms are critical to achieving our mission. We just crossed 1Trillion in AUM for ETFs, and we continue to grow in that space. You have the opportunity to learn the core of how the global investment industry and ETF primary market trading works while working with complex and modern technologies in a truly global organization. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with portfolio managers and ETF specialists with in ETF business.If you are looking for both differentiation in your IT career and an opportunity to build your technical and investment acumen, GIFS is a phenomenal place for you. Our crew in GIFS gain tremendous in depth knowledge of Investment Management and Fund Financial Services. You'll receive hands on experience with how ETF portfolios are managed, ETF orders are placed and flow through our front, middle and back office while working on systems used in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.Key Technical SkillsPython/pyTest/unitTest (should be able to maintain >80% test coverage for all repos)BDD, or any automated testing experiencepySparkSQL/ NoSQL DatabasesGit / BitBucketGlue ETLAny of the below would be advantageous:AWS core services: EC2, S3, Dynamo DB/ PostgreSQL/ Data Analytics/ML (high-level)MessagingContinuous Integration with BambooAutomated deployment with AnsibleKey Functional SkillsAbility to analyse and solve complex problemsAbility to work autonomouslyAbility to work toward aggressive timelinesExperience working in AgileInvestment Management knowledge is preferablePrevious quantitative or technical role working on or with a trading desk (irrespective of asset class)QualificationsUndergrad degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and, or any related fieldProficiency in an object oriented or functional paradigm such Java, PythonInterest in the investment management industry is a mustSpecial factorsVanguard is not looking to provide sponsorship for this positionAbout VanguardWe 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 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 StatementVanguard'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.A note on flexible working in the longer term - we have transitioned to a work from home model for many of our crew and continue to interview, hire, and on-board future crew remotely. We've learned that we can serve clients well, maintain our productivity, and continue to deliver on our strategic goals while most of our crew work remotely. These learnings help reinforce that we will work differently in the future, and we are committed to providing more flexibility than in the past.As we develop the path forward, we will take a thoughtful approach that both maximizes the advantages of working remotely and the many benefits of coming together and collaborating in a shared workspace. We believe that in-person interactions among our crew are important for preserving our unique culture and advantageous for the personal development of our crew. Given that we expect a balance of remote and on-campus work for most roles, we encourage you to make the decision regarding your job interview and offer knowing that you will be working with your fellow crew members at one of Vanguard's offices on a regular basis when we re-open. We will provide more details on our evolving approach to flexibility as soon as possible.INTERNAL CREW, CONTRACTOR & DIRECT APPLICATIONS ONLYPlease note, current suppliers and potential suppliers are not permitted to communicate with or contact or send or otherwise provide any speculative resumes to any department, business unit, subsidiary or affiliate of Vanguard, or any employee thereof, at any time unless expressly instructed or permitted by a member of Vanguard's HR department. For the avoidance of doubt, Vanguard will not pay any fees to a supplier or potential supplier in respect of any candidate unless Vanguard HR has either requested the referral or given its prior written consent to the referral. If you would like to partner with Vanguard Europe, please contact and we will be in touch if we need further information and/or if we need additional support.**Please note LinkedIn 'Easy Apply' is an expression of interest only! 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