Data Engineer

Posted:
1/12/2026, 8:17:01 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Core Responsibilities

  • Writes basic ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems, and develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.

  • Executes and analyzes data reporting and quality control queries. Escalates issues as needed to ensure resolution.

  • Translates business specifications into design specifications and code with support from Data Engineering Senior Specialists. Responsible for writing programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.

  • Partners with internal clients to gain a basic understanding of business functions and informational needs. Gains working knowledge in tools, technologies, and applications/databases in specific business areas and company-wide systems.

  • Knowledge building AWS cloud architecture and supporting services and technologies (Eg: ECS, Glue, S3, Glue Crawler, Redshift, Step Functions, Foundational Services like IAM, Cloud Watch, Cloud formation, Lambda, Secrets Manager, Sagemaker).

  • Intermediate expereince building Spark data processing applications (Python, Pyspark).

  • Intermediate experience with SQL development.

  • Supports senior engineers in all phases of solution development.

  • Tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Provides data analysis guidance as required.

  • Provides tool and data support to business users and team members. Works with management to onboard new analysts and provide informal coaching and training.

  • Supports testing of new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and elevates to senior data engineers. 

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

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

  • Minimum of two years related work experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not 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.