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Vanguard

Application Engineering Technical Lead – II

Vanguard

. Own and evolve the platform orchestrating security scanning across applications .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies and cloud-native architectures, with a focus on developing APIs, automation solutions, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor teams while embedding secure development practices across various security testing methodologies.

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AWS Cloud TechnologiesJava ProgrammingAPI DesignCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringApplication DevelopmentPlatform EngineeringObject-Oriented ProgrammingAutomation SolutionsDistributed SystemsSecurity TestingObservability PracticesEvent-Driven IntegrationsCloud-Native Architectures
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationInfluencingRisk ManagementContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
GitHub Policy EngineAI-Assisted DevelopmentDevSecOps PracticesAutomation ServicesCloud Services
Industry Keywords
Security ScanningSASTSCAContainer SecurityAPI Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJava

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own and evolve the platform orchestrating security scanning across applications
  • Surface security findings as control checks and enforce security standards through GitHub's policy engine
  • Lead design, development, and implementation of cloud-native platform services on AWS
  • Develop APIs, event-driven integrations, automation services, and CI/CD capabilities
  • Maintain platform reliability through automation, observability, and self-service
  • Partner with security and engineering teams to embed secure development practices across SAST, SCA, container, and API security testing
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor the team
  • Champion thoughtful adoption of AI-assisted development
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical direction, manage risks, and deliver business-critical solutions
  • Partner with DevSecOps leaders on strategic initiatives and evolving priorities
  • Drive continuous improvement in architecture, engineering standards, and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of software engineering, application development, or platform engineering experience, including at least three years of hands-on development
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Strong expertise with AWS cloud technologies and cloud-native architectures
  • Strong object-oriented programming fundamentals in Java
  • Ability to work effectively in more than one programming language
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
  • Practical perspective on AI-assisted development
  • Genuine interest in applying AI-assisted development
  • Experience designing APIs, automation solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed systems
  • Experience operating and supporting production platform services, including observability and reliability practices
  • Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, build trust and influence across organizational boundaries, and mentor engineers
  • No visa sponsorship offered for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model enabling flexibility and in-person learning, collaboration, and connection
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Mentoring and professional development
  • AWS certification opportunities (preferred certifications listed)