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Senior Android Engineer

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Are you a passionate Android Engineer? Do you want to work on a state-of-the-art application with modern design, architecture and tools in a truly agile environment? Come join our growing, enthusiastic and talented Mobile development team! Vanguard is heavily investing and committing to build a world-class mobile experience for our clients, and we are hiring top talent to build our new iOS and Android native apps. You will be joining a fun, collaborative and inclusive cross-functional team where individuals strong on aptitude and attitude have an opportunity to grow their professional careers through working with some of the most advanced technology, development practices.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrated experience with software engineering fundamentals including object-oriented design, data structures, dependency injection, and testable code.
Able to effectively communicate technical issues in a manner all can understand.
Able to work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize work relative to both delivering business value and addressing technical debt.
Participates in system analysis, design, development, and implementation for our existing mobile native applications.
Translates stories into design & code. Develops well-engineered code and test artifacts backed by automated tests.
Elevates code into the test, and production environments on schedule. Provides follow-up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
Follows Agile software development methodology.

To be successful in this role, you should have :

Experience with Native application development
Proficiency in one or more relevant programming languages (e.g. Kotlin / Java )
Ability to learn new technologies quickly and demonstrate a hands-on understanding
Understanding of design patterns, integration patterns/practice, Data modeling principles and best practices
A good track record of project delivery for large cross-team projects
Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with engineers, managers, PMs, customers

Preferred Skills :

Experience with latest Android SDK / Android Studio
Dagger
RXJava
Retrofit / OK
Jetpack Compose
MVVM
Git
Coroutines
Hilt
Espresso

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred or relevant experience
5+ years of software development experience
3+ years as a mobile developer

Important Factors:

Work must be performed in the U.S.
Hybrid model of work; Tuesday-Thursday in office
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position

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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What You Should Know About Senior Android Engineer, Vanguard

Are you a passionate Senior Android Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity? Vanguard, located in Malvern, PA, is on the hunt for talented engineers to join our dynamic Mobile development team. We’re building state-of-the-art applications focused on modern design and architecture, all while embracing agile methodologies. At Vanguard, we believe in a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your skills and strong attitude can shine. We're committed to delivering top-notch Android and iOS native apps, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients. You’ll be diving deep into software engineering fundamentals like object-oriented design and testable code, all while effectively communicating technical concepts with your cross-functional team. Your role will involve system analysis, development, and implementation of mobile applications, where you’ll not just code but help shape the future of mobile technology at Vanguard. As an integral member of our team, you will help prioritize tasks alongside Scrum Masters and Product Owners—balancing business needs with technical challenges. So if you’re ready to take your career to the next level and contribute to innovative projects that make a difference, we want to hear from you! With a hybrid work model in place, you’ll find the perfect work-life balance while contributing to our mission-driven culture.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Android Engineer at Vanguard?

As a Senior Android Engineer at Vanguard, your key responsibilities will include participating in system analysis, design, development, and implementation of mobile native applications. You'll translate user stories into design and code, develop well-engineered code backed by automated tests, and provide follow-up production support. Additionally, you'll work closely with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize tasks, ensuring business value is delivered while addressing technical debt.