<p>Provides advanced level IT technical lead services, including the direction, evaluation, selection, configuration, implementation, and integration of new or existing technologies and tools.</p> <p>We are seeking an Application Engineering Technical Lead to backfill a key role on an existing Personal Investor Technology - Conversational Channels team.</p> <p>We are building chat and voice experiences that our clients will love, leveraging GenAI and deterministic dialogs.</p> <p>Success in this role will involve leaning into ambiguity and cutting edge architectures, providing hands-on technical leadership for the design and delivery of modern applications, including GenAI-powered solutions.</p> <p>This role will lead the development of conversational AI experiences using technologies such as: LangGraph and related frameworks for voice and chat, while partnering closely with engineers, product, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions.</p> <p>The Tech Lead will set engineering standards, guide solution architecture in partnership with a fantastic team of architects, mentor developers, and remain actively involved in building and evolving applications that leverage emerging AI capabilities.</p> <p>Special Factors</p> <p>Sponsorship</p> <p>Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.</p> <p>About Vanguard</p> <p>At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>How We Work</p> <p>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.</p>