Mobile Platform Engineer

Overview

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Our team & opportunity: To provide intermediate level mobile engineering services, including direction, evaluation, configuration, implementation, testing, automation, and integration of new or existing technologies and tools. This engineering position will establish the Mobile Enablement team's presence in Australia. The Mobile Enablement team is Vanguard's enterprise mobile team, supporting our app development teams in the US, UK, Germany and Australia and driving best practices in mobile globally. The team supports initiatives such as mobile CI/CD pipeline, adoption of CREDaaS for mobile, push notifications, and promoting reuse and collaboration across teams. Vanguard's vision is that technology enables disruption through client experience, investment products, and advice, with mobile apps as a key component.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate and introduce new mobile technologies through research, proof of concepts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align platform requirements and architecture and provide feedback, improve ways of working.
• Coordinate with external vendors for integration, security reviews, platform validations and onboarding into Vanguard ecosystem.
• Lead technical assessment for vendor solutions and manage integration into mobile platform.
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying gaps in tooling, process and developer workflows and provide solutions.
• Document and educate teams on new tools, patterns and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with global teams to promote consistency and innovation across mobile platforms.
• Deliver intermediate-level mobile engineering services including evaluation, configuration, implementation, testing, and integration of new or existing technologies.
• Work effectively with a high degree of autonomy as part of a collaborative team, and seek assistance when needed.

What We Are Looking For

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience. 5+ years mobile development experience.

• Extensive experience in mobile application development using the React Native stack.
• Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (Swift/Objective-C, TypeScript).
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate hands-on understanding.
• Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, data modelling principles and best practices.
• A track record of delivering large cross-team projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to connect with engineers, managers, Product Managers, and customers.
• Experience with Cloud Development Platforms, Mobile/Web development frameworks, and micro-service architecture.

Preferred Skills

• React Native (TypeScript)
• iOS development (Swift / Objective-C)
• Android development (Kotlin / Java)
• CI/CD Pipeline (GitHub Actions / Fastlane)
• Git (GitHub)
• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with Accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1 Level AA).
• Basic understanding of IaaS platforms, specifically AWS.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts, tools, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Understanding unit tests and automation test frameworks.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

This position is hybrid and requires you to work in the office location Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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