Mobile Platform Engineer

Our Team & Opportunity

To provide Intermediate level mobile engineering services, including the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation, testing, automation, and integration of new or existing technologies and tools.

This engineering position will be responsible for establishing 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 around the globe. The team supports key strategic initiatives such as mobile CI/CD pipeline, adoption of CREDaaS for mobile, push notifications, and promoting reuse and collaboration across teams.

Our vision demands that "Vanguard's technology enables disruption through client experience, investment products, and advice." Vanguard's mobile apps are a key component in providing a modern client experience and driving client satisfaction.

What you will do

• Evaluate and introduce new mobile technologies through research, proof of concepts.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders aligning platform requirements and architecture and provide feedback, improve ways of working
• External vendor coordination 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 for improvements.
• 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.
• Collaborate with global teams to promote consistency and innovation across mobile platforms.
• Work effectively with a high degree of autonomy being part of a collaboratively minded team, and seeks assistance when needed.

What we are looking for

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience

5+ years of experience as a mobile developer

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Extensive experience in mobile application development using the React Native stack.

Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Swift/Objective-C, TypeScript)

Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding.

Strong understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modelling principles and best practices.

A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects.

Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, Product Managers, 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 Engineer 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 would require 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.