Senior Manager, Application Engineering (Appian Platform)

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.  

This role leads a team that provides the most senior level IT technical lead services across platforms, while overseeing secure API integration, aligning architecture with user and enterprise goals, and driving software documentation standards.

• →Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role with a strong focus on application engineering.
• →Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• →Proven experience delivering complex enterprise technology solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• →Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and modern engineering practices.
• →Experience working in Agile delivery environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• →Strong expertise in Appian platform development, architecture, and implementation.
• →Experience designing and delivering enterprise workflow and business process management solutions.
• →Strong understanding of cloud technologies, preferably AWS
• →Strong people leadership and team-building capabilities.
• →Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• →Ability to influence technical and business decisions across organizations.
• →Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills.
• →Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and drive successful outcomes
• →Appian certification(s) such as Lead Developer, Senior Developer, or Architect.
• →AWS certification(s).
• →Experience in Financial Services, Wealth Management, FinTech, or other regulated industries.
• →Exposure to business process automation, workflow transformation, AI-enabled solutions, or digital transformation initiatives.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

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

Our commitment to you 

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: 

Financial wellness 
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. 

Physical wellness 
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. 

Personal wellness 
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life. 

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.