ECS Platform Junior Engineer
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Job overview
Vanguard is hiring an ECS Platform Junior Engineer. Vanguard seeks a Junior Engineer to develop full‑stack solutions using AWS cloud native services. The role emphasizes Python development, CloudFormation template creation, and familiarity with Splunk and CloudWatch. The engineer must be a self‑motivated learner, building resilient platforms while balancing operational and client support across global teams.
Key focus areas include Work with architects and business groups to identify technical and functional needs, Design and build solutions for cross‑functional, multi‑platform applications, and Translate complex, ambiguous customer needs into optimal feature delivery.
Successful candidates bring Experience With AWS Technologies, Experience With Security Stacks, and Experience With Deployments And Dev Ops. Important skills include Python, Node.js, Java, CloudFormation Templates, Splunk, and CloudWatch Logs And Metrics. Preferred (not required): AWS CloudFormation, CloudWatch, AWS ECS, and Docker.
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Full job description
ECS Platform Junior Engineer
locations
Malvern, PA
Charlotte, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
time left to apply
End Date: August 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply)
job requisition id
179293
Impact
As a cloud engineer, you will get to work with a variety of cloud native AWS services to develop full stack solutions, that will service global cross functional teams across the Vanguard enterprise. The tech stack requires an engineer very familiar with Python which is primarily used as the development language, followed by Node Js and Java. Expertise developing CloudFormation templates (AWS) is a must, along with familiarity in Splunk and CloudWatch logs and metrics. You must be able to prove you are a self-motivated learner, building a resilient platform and balancing operational and client support.
What it takes
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Work with architects and other IT and business groups to identify technical and functional needs of applications based on priority
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Design and build solutions for cross-functional, multi-platform internal and client facing applications
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Ability to decipher complex, ambiguous customer needs and translate into optimal feature delivery
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Writing great quality code with a drive for automated testing and validation
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Thinks in terms of architecture as well as code. Able to develop and evaluate solutions for strengths and weaknesses (e.g., complexity, quality, scalability, latency, security, performance, data integrity, etc.) which are key for an enterprise engineer
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Experience working with AWS technologies ECS, Docker, Fargate, EC2, Step functions, CloudWatch, etc.
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Experience with Security stacks such as IAM, Okta OIDC, Auth0, Secrets Manager, etc.
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Understands software engineering best practices (e.g. CI\CD automated pipelines, Operational Excellence, Information Security IAM)
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Experience with deployments and dev ops
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Experience with application integration via APIs/REST, API Gateways (Kong, CA API Gateway, etc.)
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Experience providing technical leadership and mentoring other engineers on best practices
Desired Skills
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Experience in AWS cloud development: Python/CloudFormation/NodeJS/Java/ AWS SDK
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Experience or exposure in build and deploy technologies: GitHub; IaC pipeline and tools; OTel, Honeycomb, and observability tools; Crowdstrike, Wiz, and other security scanning tools; and test frameworks
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Exposure to Agile development concepts
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.
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