Provide technical oversight across Java full-stack development, APIs, databases, cloud, and modern web technologies.
Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to define priorities, manage dependencies, and resolve delivery challenges.
Guide application design and development using modern engineering and microservices architecture practices.
Promote strong SDLC, Agile, code quality, testing, security, and CI/CD practices.
Manage delivery risks, priorities, resources, and dependencies across technology initiatives.
Support architecture and technical decisions for scalable and reliable enterprise applications.
Drive continuous improvement across development processes, engineering practices, and team effectiveness.
Build a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture through effective leadership, communication, and mentoring.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum 8 years of experience in IT project management, Full-Stack development experience, or IT service delivery. Previous leadership experience required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. PMP, ITIL, or Agile certifications preferred.
Minimum 3 years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop technology professionals.
Strong technical background in Java full-stack development, including Java, Spring Boot, JPA, RESTful APIs, GraphQL and microservices; exposure to Python is beneficial.
Front-end development knowledge across HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, web components, and AEM.
Experience working with databases such as Oracle, SQL, DB2, and PostgreSQL.
Strong cloud and infrastructure knowledge, particularly AWS, with exposure to Google Cloud, Nginx, and Akamai beneficial.
Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, IT project/service delivery, risk management, IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance practices.
Excellent people leadership, stakeholder management, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Location
This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.
Our mission
Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
Our commitment to you
Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.
Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.
Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.
How we work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.
