Vanguard
Front End Angular Developer
Job Description
Salary: £120,000 - 160,000 per year
Requirements:- We require advanced-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation experience for applications and databases.
- We require strong experience integrating third-party products, data sources, APIs, and services.
- We require the ability to translate technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects.
- We require experience writing programs, developing code, testing artifacts, and producing reports.
- We require software development techniques that support test automation.
- We require experience leading backend optimization for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
- We require a strong understanding of software development methodology and development architecture standards.
- We require experience with Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, Spring Boot, Java, S3 Buckets, Lambda, ECS, Kong, Cypress, and TypeScript.
- We require experience with front-end technologies including Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, AEM, GraphQL, SSR, NgRX, Jest, and SCSS.
- We require experience with backend technologies including Spring Boot, Java, OpenTelemetry, HoneyComb, Liquibase, and REST APIs.
- We require experience with cloud and AWS services including S3 Buckets, Lambda, ECS, SQS/SNS, CloudFront, IAM, Secrets Manager, and CloudFormation.
- We require experience with networking tools including AKAMAI, NGINX, Kong, Okta, and Auth0.
- We require experience with DevOps and tooling such as GitHub Actions.
- We require experience with testing tools including Cypress and AWS.
- We require the ability to comply with information technology and information security policies and procedures.
- We require the ability to work in a hybrid model and be in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).
- We provide senior-level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases.
- We integrate third-party products.
- We translate technical specifications into code for complex new or enhancement projects for internal clients.
- We write programs, develop code, test artifacts, and produce reports.
- We use software development techniques to ensure tests are implemented in support of automation.
- We lead backend system optimization efforts to ensure high performance, scalability, and responsiveness under varying workloads.
- We spearhead the integration of multiple data sources, APIs, and services to streamline data flow and improve system efficiency.
- We oversee the creation and upkeep of detailed backend documentation.
- We advocate and implement best practices for security, data protection, and backend resilience.
- We collaborate with front-end teams to design backend interfaces that support seamless user experiences.
- We elevate code into development, test, and production environments on schedule.
- We provide follow-up production support.
- We submit change control requests and documentation.
- We train and mentor staff with less experience.
- We resolve elevated issues.
- We participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout the life cycle.
- We explain technical considerations in related meetings, including those with internal clients.
- We perform systems analysis activities.
- We interface with cross-functional team members and communicate systems issues at the appropriate technical level for each audience.
- We participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- AEM
- AWS
- Lambda
- Angular
- Backend
- Cloud
- Cypress
- DevOps
- Flow
- GitHub
- GraphQL
- IAM
- Support
- Java
- JavaScript
- Jest
- LESS
- Liquibase
- Nginx
- NgRx
- OpenTelemetry
- REST
- SCSS
- Security
- Spring
- Spring Boot
- TypeScript
- API
- Frontend
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We are Vanguard, a different kind of investment company founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients. Our philosophy has helped millions of people around the world achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we believe that building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams helps us serve our clients, crew, and communities. We operate a hybrid working model for most crew members to support flexibility, in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. This is a full-time role based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with office attendance required three days per week. We are not offering visa sponsorship for this position, and we review applications on a rolling basis.
last updated 36 week of 2026
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Manchester
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£55,000
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This salary is 155% above the UK median for Developers (£55,000/yr).
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