Cloud Engineer, Specialist (AWS/Azure)

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud-based integration and data transmission solutions
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with cloud services like AWS and Azure
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Shell, Java, or SQL
  • Knowledge of ITIL Framework and experience with ServiceNow or similar platforms
  • Proficient in building or consuming REST APIs and event-driven integrations
  • Experience in regulated environments, particularly in financial services.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support cloud-based data transmission solutions using AWS.
  • Provide setup and monitoring of external data transmissions for business clients.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex data transmission issues timely.
  • Develop automation and tools for secure data exchange with partners.
  • Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
  • Modernize legacy integrations to API-driven and serverless architectures.
  • Collaborate with teams to design optimal integration architectures.
  • Support production environments and participate in on-call rotations.
  • Adhere to and enhance DTS policies and documentation processes.
  • Influence architectural decisions and coding standards within projects.
  • Ensure solutions comply with security and risk management requirements.
  • Engage in modernization initiatives aligned with company strategy.
  • Mentor and guide engineers in technical and design reviews.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with required onsite days.
  • Participation in technology modernization and strategic initiatives.
  • Opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure and cloud technologies.
  • Work in a regulated environment focused on security and compliance.
Full Job Description
This opportunity follows a hybrid scheduled of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday onsite (required) in either Malvern, PA or Charlotte, NC.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and support cloud-based integration and data transmission solutions using AWS services and modern development practices.
  • Provide intermediate-level Data Transmission Services (DTS), including the setup, support, monitoring, and troubleshooting of external data transmissions for business clients.
  • Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex transmission issues and incidents, ensuring timely restoration of service in line with established service level objectives. Ability to review complex technical issues and effectively communicate findings, recommendations and risks with Leadership as required.
  • Develop and maintain automation, tooling, and services that enable secure and reliable data exchange with external partners.
  • Implement solutions using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, scalable, and well-governed deployments.
  • Modernize legacy MFT and batch-based integrations toward API-driven, event-based, and serverless patterns where appropriate.
  • Partner with internal application teams, security, networking, business, and external partners to design optimal integration architectures.
  • Support production data transmission environments, including participation in an on-call support rotation to maintain the availability and stability of critical transmission services and supporting platforms.
  • Adhere to established DTS policies, standards, and operating procedures, and contribute to the creation, review, and enhancement of documentation and runbooks where gaps are identified.
  • Influence to architectural discussions, technical documentation, and coding standards.
  • Ensure solutions meet Vanguard security, risk, and compliance requirements, including encryption, authentication, logging, and monitoring.
  • Actively participate in modernization initiatives and proof-of-concepts aligned to Vanguard's Technology strategy.
  • Participate in special projects, and other initiatives and duties as assigned.
  • Provide technical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to engineers through design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting guidance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that elevate team capabilities.


Experience Required:
  • Experience modernizing legacy MFT or batch-based integrations to cloud-native architectures.
  • Familiarity with Axway B2Bi, Sterling Connect: Direct, AWS Transfer Family, or similar platforms, in hybrid or cloud (AWS/Azure) platforms.
  • Knowledge of scripting and programming (Python, Shell, Java, SQL)
  • Foundational understanding of ITIL Framework and familiarity with ServiceNow or similar platforms.
  • Experience building or consuming REST APIs and event-driven integrations.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Experience working with mainframe technology.
  • Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments (financial services a plus).
  • Exposure to observability tools (logging, tracing, metrics) in cloud environments.


Other Requirements:
  • Ability to commute to the office (Hybrid 3 days/week)
  • Ability to work on-call rotational off-hour coverage


Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5+ years related work experience.
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.


Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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