Senior Platform Engineer - Data Platform
Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to build and scale a next-generation AI-ready data platform within our Enterprise Data Storage Engineering team. You’ll work on large-scale, distributed cloud systems that power data and AI workloads across the enterprise—designing high-performance storage platforms, enabling analytics, and supporting intelligent applications. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building software-driven platforms, not just managing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Design and build scalable, distributed data platforms on AWS supporting AI and analytics workloads
Develop and optimize modern data storage systems using technologies like Apache Iceberg and Databricks
Build cloud-native platform services and applications, primarily in Python
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows using GitHub
Operate and improve production cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across data platforms, infrastructure, and applications
Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions to improve scalability and efficiency
Optimize storage performance, data access patterns, and system throughput
Contribute to disaster recovery, backup strategies, and system resilience
Establish and enforce engineering standards, configuration best practices, and operational processes
Partner with engineering and product teams to deliver quarterly platform capabilities and roadmap initiatives
Mentor engineers and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team environment
Work with modern AI-assisted development tools including Copilot and Claude Code
Qualifications
Minimum of five years related work experience in platform, cloud or infrastructure engineering
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS
Experience building or supporting data storage platforms (Apache Iceberg, Databricks, or similar)
Strong programming skills in Python; Java is a plus
Experience building software applications and platform services
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitHub workflows
Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable data storage environments
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system production issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills
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.