Why our work matters
Technology propels Vanguard’s client experiences, investment products, and advice offerings. Our mission ties us to our true purpose: helping people retire, send their kids to college, or achieve other financial aspirations, whatever they may be. None of this would be possible without the power of our technologists.
Cutting-edge technology meets collaborative culture
Contemporary tech
Results-focused product teams
Mission-driven, collaborative culture
Life in Vanguard IT
“I will always have an opportunity to work on what is cutting edge in the industry.”
Christina Y.
Senior Domain Architect
Our tech stack powers innovation at every level
Our technology leverages the latest advancements to ensure robust and efficient operations. When we migrated applications from data centers to the public cloud, we rewrote the code to realize the full benefits of being cloud native. Modernized applications allow us to deliver value faster and with greater resilience—leading to improved client outcomes and higher satisfaction.
Our teams
Application Engineering
- Front-End Engineer.
- Cloud Engineer.
- Full-Stack Engineer.
- Site Reliability Engineer.
- Mobile Engineer.
Cyber Security
- Cybersecurity Operations Analyst.
- Cyber Threat Management Analyst.
- Incident Response Analyst.
- Vulnerability Management Analyst.
- Application Engineer.
Data Science and Analytics
- Data Scientist.
- Data Analyst.
- Data Engineer.
- Data Reporting.
- Machine Learning Engineer.
Architecture
- Domain Architect.
- Product Architect.
- Cloud Architect.
User Experience
- UX Designer.
- UX Strategist.
- UX Research.
- UX Operations.
Technical Operations
- Production Support Analyst.
- End User Support Analyst.
- Platform Engineer.
- Network Engineer.
Management
- Manager.
- Product Manager.
- Project Manager.
- Consultant.
- Technical Lead.
- Scrum Lead.
The digital offerings we design are built on modern cloud, software as a service, and emerging technologies. Vanguard creates an environment where technologists can learn, innovate, and apply their ingenuity daily. At the end of the day, it’s really cool to see how our digital products and services impact our clients’ goals for investment success.”
Nick S.
Global Technology Operations Domain Architect
I’ve had the opportunity to continually collaborate with all of the disciplines represented on our team, from software engineering to user experience to data and analytics. It’s really engaging and gets me to think more strategically. Our commitment to driving improvements for clients also pushes us to work with new, modern technologies, which is exciting and allows me to develop my technical skills further.”
Julie T.
Application Engineering Technical Lead
As an Application Engineering Chapter Lead, I get to partner with engineers and business leaders to dream up simple solutions for our clients that have big impacts and bring them to life through software delivery! It’s amazing what we can accomplish when we keep our clients and their goal for financial success at the center of every decision we make.”
Shikaylah B.
Application Engineering Chapter Lead
How we invest in our crew
Continuous learning
Vanguard is serious about learning, and provides in-demand workshops, skills pathways, targeted upskilling strategies, and transformational programs. No matter where you are in your career, or where you want to go, you’ll never stop learning at Vanguard.
Get certified
We’ll help you prepare for certifications like AWS, agile, or digital project management.
unlimITed
Get inspired by industry leaders and keynote speakers at our annual unlimITed conference and learn how Vanguard is experimenting with the latest emerging technologies.
Vanguard Tech blog on Medium
Our technologists share cool innovations and unique approaches on our tech blog on Medium.
Empowered to learn, grow, and thrive
Rehana V.
“Having started my career at Vanguard, I like to say I grew up here. During my time here, I have received endless support and opportunities for growth and learning. From supporting my diverse needs and perspectives, to affording me the flexibility to meet my personal obligations, Vanguard’s commitment to their crew has helped me grow into the best version of myself. Vanguard’s collaborative culture and mission driven purpose permeates throughout the organization, motivating and inspiring each of us to stay focused and relentlessly client driven.”
