Vanguard

Vanguard

Manchester, North West

Front End Angular Developer

Full-Time£120,000 - 160,000 per year昨天United Kingdom
IT

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).
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Technologies:
  • 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

More:

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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About Vanguard

Vanguard

Vanguard

Manchester

IT

Skills & Technologies

JavaScriptTypeScriptJavaGoScalaAngularSpringAWSGitGitHub ActionsGraphQLREST

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