Familiarity with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and feature stores
Experience with analytics infrastructure (Redshift, Athena, or similar columnar/query engines)
Eligibility1
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position
Skills
Node.js
Java
REST
gRPC
Kafka
Kinesis
Redshift
Athena
ENGINEERING MANAGER
FRAUD PREVENTION | DEBIT FRAUD INTEGRATION
Vanguard | Fraud Prevention Technology
ROLE
Hands-on technical leader responsible for the engineering team that builds and operates Vanguard’s fraud decisioning integration with our debit card processor. You will lead 3-6 engineers, own the technical delivery roadmap for the processor integration layer, and write code alongside your team. This role reports into the Fraud Prevention Technology program and partners closely with the Principal Engineer / Architect on technical direction**.**
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead a team of 3-6 engineers building real-time fraud decisioning services that sit in the debit authorization path
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Own the integration layer between Vanguard’s fraud platform and the debit processor (webhook handling, auth-time enrichment, response orchestration)
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Translate architectural direction into executable sprints, technical designs, and working software
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Write production code—expect to spend 40-60% of your time hands-on in the codebase
Familiarity with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and feature stores
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Experience with analytics infrastructure (Redshift, Athena, or similar columnar/query engines)
This is a manager-level role with direct reports.
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.