Domain Architect - Observability & Monitoring at Vanguard

We are seeking an experienced Domain Architect to lead the design and implementation of Vanguard's future state of Observability and Monitoring capabilities within our vendor platform infrastructure.

As a Domain Architect, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our systems. Executes the vision, future direction, and initiative roadmap for strategic, infrastructure technology programs. Defines the reference and implementation architectures for strategic, infrastructure technology solutions.

In this role you will:

• Provide the architectural leadership in shaping strategic, infrastructure technology programs and planning
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of observability and monitoring principles
• Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using industry-leading tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize monitoring needs
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for observability and monitoring
• Ensure integration with existing infrastructure and tooling
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in observability and monitoring
• Identify and mitigate risks of introducing architecture technology enhancements, ensures that IT project teams comply with IT Governance policies and procedures.

What it takes:

Minimum of 8+ years of technical experience, with at least 3+ years experience in IT Architecture experience

Strong Preference of observability and monitoring experience

Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and vendor platforms

Experience with monitoring and logging tools and technologies

Strong knowledge of software design patterns and principles

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

Experience with DevOps practices and tools

Knowledge of security and compliance requirements

Certification in observability and monitoring (e.g., Certified Observability Engineer)

Experience with agile development methodologies

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.