Are you passionate about shaping the future of enterprise AI? Vanguard’s Corporate Systems team is looking for a visionary Senior Gen-AI Technical Lead to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge generative AI solutions. This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that will redefine how we leverage AI across our platforms and teams. As a senior technical leader, you’ll provide strategic direction, hands-on expertise, and architectural guidance across a wide range of technologies. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new and existing tools, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that align with Vanguard’s mission. This hybrid role can be based in either Charlotte, NC, or Malvern, PA

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in software development.
• Proven experience leading and designing complex technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Agentic systems or Generative AI technologies is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; Master’s degree preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS THAT MAKE AN IMPACT

• This role is approximately 30% hands-on development, with the remainder focused on solution architecture and design in the Generative AI space.

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

• Programming language skills; Python; etc.
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
• Generative AI platforms: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Copilot Studio
• Experience with various large language models/LLMs

• Lead critical software, middleware, and hardware projects across multiple platforms, delivering complex development, design, and architecture specifications.
• Ensure the viability and quality of IT deliverables, recommend architectural options, and approve technical outputs. Conduct rigorous testing and provide production support.
• Identify and approve technical solutions, resolve complex issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future problems.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, evaluate change impacts, and influence technical direction.
• Maintain deep knowledge of IT methodologies and emerging technologies. Mentor team members and contribute to strategic product roadmaps.
• Review and author technical documentation, ensuring clarity and adherence to standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in technical standards and development methodologies.
• Write clean, maintainable code and test artifacts, leveraging automation and modern development practices.
• Enhance team productivity through collaboration and implementation of scalable frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with IT and Information Security policies, and contribute to their evolution.
• Design systems that support efficient business processes across internal and external stakeholders.