Platform Engineer, Specialist
Vanguard Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at Vanguard. Malvern · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $118,725–$195,100 across the United States.
Vanguard has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Design and launch platforms for changing business needs, improving their performance, reliability and effectiveness
- Troubleshoot difficult hardware and software problems across production systems and multiple technology areas
- Set operating standards and documentation, then assess vendors and technologies and recommend improvements
- Move code through development, test and production, handling change records and support after release
- Advise marketing teams on advertising measurement, technology rollouts, data strategy and reporting
What you bring
- At least five years of related work experience
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent preparation through training and work experience
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level platform engineer who can work with business stakeholders and guide junior teammates through technical issues and releases. The position is based in Malvern and does not offer visa sponsorship. Vanguard uses a hybrid model for most employees, combining flexible work with in-person collaboration.
From the employer
Position Overview
We're looking for a talented technologist who is interested in the intersection of advertising, marketing, and technology and enjoys partnering across teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Highlights of the role:
- Partner with marketing teams and work with technologies such as OneTrust (cookie consent), Google Campaign Manager (DoubleClick), ObservePoint (tag auditing), social media platforms, and other advertising technologies.
- Provide operational, implementation, and project support to advance Vanguard's portfolio of marketing and advertising technology solutions.
- Consult on advertising measurement, technology rollouts, data strategy, and reporting.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deploy technology platforms that support evolving business needs, identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and overall platform effectiveness.
- Provide advanced technical support for complex production environments, diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues across multiple platforms and technology domains.
- Develop and maintain technical standards, best practices, and documentation to support consistent and reliable platform operations.
- Evaluate technologies and vendor solutions, providing informed recommendations on new technologies, products, and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the promotion of code across development, test, and production environments, including change control documentation and post-production support.
- Build a strong understanding of business functions and requirements, working with stakeholders to identify the most appropriate technical solutions for their needs.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor to more junior team members, providing guidance on processes, releases, troubleshooting, and complex technical issues.
- Support system administration and systems analysis activities, including requirements analysis, technical design, and logical and physical system design.
- Contribute technical content to project deliverables and maintain clear, accurate documentation for the team.
- Participate in special projects and other initiatives that support the continued evolution of the technology environment.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of 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.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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