Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office
Who We Are
Vanguard is a global investment firm known for low-cost funds and ETFs, helping investors achieve long-term financial goals with transparent, disciplined strategies.
What you'll do
- Develop and enhance backend services supporting authentication and MFA platforms.
- Design, build and maintain RESTful APIs using TypeScript, Node.js and NestJS.
- Deploy, monitor and support applications within AWS using Infrastructure as Code.
- Maintain production services, including software updates, database migrations and operational support.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and continuous improvements to engineering practices.
- Collaborate with product, security and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable technical solutions.
What you bring
- Strong commercial experience with TypeScript, Node.js and NestJS or Express, with a proven track record of building RESTful APIs.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, CloudFront, S3 and Secrets Manager, alongside Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, CDK or Terraform.
- Good understanding of authentication technologies such as OAuth 2.0 and JWT, with exposure to identity or MFA platforms (e.g. Auth0 or Transmit Security) being advantageous.
- Experience using Git, CI/CD tools (such as GitHub Actions), and writing unit and integration tests with Jest.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture, API gateways (such as Kong), and databases including Aurora PostgreSQL or DynamoDB would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with security principles including IAM, encryption and networking, alongside observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Honeycomb or Grafana.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Node.JS Backend Developer employer: Vanguard
Vanguard in Manchester is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, including professional development and mentorship, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, Vanguard empowers its team members to thrive and make impactful contributions to the business.
