Software Engineer - Cloud Security

Vanguard Manchester, England, United Kingdom Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Software Engineer – Cloud Security role at Vanguard Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Vanguard, we manage over $7 trillion in assets worldwide, carrying a deep responsibility to protect our clients from cyber threats. Our Enterprise Security & Fraud (ES&F) team focuses on delivering secure and seamless login experiences while safeguarding against cyberattacks. Join our newly formed cybersecurity team in Europe and help protect hundreds of thousands of clients across the UK and Europe. Job Description Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Security At Vanguard, we manage over $7 trillion in assets worldwide, carrying a deep responsibility to protect our clients from cyber threats. Our Enterprise Security & Fraud (ES&F) team focuses on delivering secure and seamless login experiences while safeguarding against cyberattacks. Join our newly formed cybersecurity team in Europe and help defend hundreds of thousands of clients across the UK and Europe. Role Responsibilities Develop and enhance modern cloud-based cybersecurity services across all layers, from database to front-end. Implement secure authentication solutions (MFA, Passkeys, etc.). Integrate with identity providers like Auth0, Transmit Security, and Ping Identity. Build solutions to detect and prevent account takeover attempts by bad actors. Improve the efficiency and resilience of cloud services. Drive continuous improvement of technical standards, tools, and processes. Collaborate with the Product Owner to transform business needs into technical requirements. Manage deployment and operations across development, testing, and production environments. Work with global teams in Australia and the U.S. to share insights and best practices. Qualifications Expertise in Cloud Computing and Cloud Services (preferred: AWS). Strong coding fundamentals in TypeScript and Python, with familiarity in frontend frameworks like React and Angular. Deep understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, networking, and encryption. Experience building and consuming web services; familiarity with microservices-based architectures is a plus. Solid understanding of REST APIs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Knowledge of agile development methodologies; experience with the scrum framework is preferred. A passion for continuous learning and development, both technically and non-technically. 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vanguard by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr