Platform Engineer, Specialist

Platform Engineer, Specialist

Location(s) Malvern, PA, US; Raleigh, NC, US; Dallas, TX, US Work model Hybrid Date posted October 7, 2026 Job requisition 182776

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Platform Engineer, Specialist to help design, implement, and support the technology platforms that enable critical business capabilities. In this role, you will bring deep technical expertise to complex projects and production environments, solving challenging issues that span multiple technology domains. You will also play an important role in improving platform performance and reliability, establishing technical standards, evaluating new technologies, and mentoring other members of the team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining hands-on problem solving with technical leadership and partnering with the business to deliver effective, scalable technology solutions.

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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• Our commitment to you

• Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life.

• Our Total Rewards programs provide wellness support for key areas in your life:

• Financial wellness

• Physical wellness

• Personal wellness

• Learn more about our complete benefits and rewards package

• Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

• Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity policy, Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status. In addition, Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

• Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard.