Application Engineering Technical Lead - I

Posted:
2/17/2026, 8:27:07 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Fort Worth, Texas, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States ⋅ Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

Core Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced level IT technical developer services for the SailPoint application, servers, and infrastructure.

  • Provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.

  • Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes SailPoint development, design, implementation, architecture design specification

  • Ensure quality of IT deliverables

  • Conduct end-to-end application testing

  • Identify potential solutions and approve solutions proposed by team members

  • Resolve complex issues uncovered by testers and internal clients

  • Communicate with key stakeholders on project issues and implications

  • Evaluate impacts of change requests on technologies

  • Mentor IT staff with less experience

  • Review and approve documentation and diagrams created by IT team members

  • Write documentation, including technical standards and processes

  • Identify opportunities for automation and continuous quality improvement

  • Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout product life cycle

  • Work with Information Security IAM business partners to define business requirements and identify security improvements

  • Thorough understanding of IAM Security policies and procedures

  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related IT field

  • 6+ years of experience.

Required Skillset:

  • SailPoint IdentityIQ product knowledge with emphasis on development and support

  • SailPoint IIQ object model

  • Core Java - development, design, and debugging skills

  • XML/JSON

  • REST API

  • SQL: write complex queries

  • Apache/Tomcat

  • RHEL Linux

  • Javascript

  • Good communication skills

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

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.