SailPoint Application Engineering Technical Lead

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CompanyThe Vanguard Group
LocationMalvern, PA, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
CategorySoftware Engineering
SeniorityLead
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Posted2026-09-02
Estimated salary$11K - $21K (a market estimate, not the employer's figure)
Viaworkday

Description

Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.

Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is responsible for the global protection of Vanguard crew, property, data, and client assets. We are the trusted advisors that protect the pride of Vanguard with state-of-the-art security and fraud capabilities. We are a world-class destination of highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent expected to continuously learn and develop in an ever-changing security landscape.

Our crew are our greatest resource – by joining our team you will build collaborative long-term relationships and enjoy a suite of benefits that includes comprehensive health and wellness care, work-life balance, and an investment in your future at its core.

SailPoint Application Engineering Technical Lead – I

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Provides advanced level IT technical developer services for the SailPoint application, servers, and infrastructure.

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Provides technical expertise and completes complex development, design, implementation, architecture design specification, and maintenance activities.

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Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, which includes SailPoint development, design, implementation, architecture design specification

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Ensure quality of IT deliverables

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Conduct end-to-end application testing

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Identify potential solutions and approve solutions proposed by team members

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Resolve complex issues uncovered by testers and internal clients

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Communicate with key stakeholders on project issues and implications

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Evaluate impacts of change requests on technologies

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Mentor IT staff with less experience

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Review and approve documentation and diagrams created by IT team members

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Write documentation, including technical standards and processes

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Identify opportunities for automation and continuous quality improvement

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Participate in design, code, and test inspections throughout product life cycle

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Work with Information Security IAM business partners to define business requirements and identify security improvements

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Thorough understanding of IAM Security policies and procedures

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Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

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Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or closely related IT field

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6+ years of experience.

Required Skillset

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SailPoint IdentityIQ product knowledge with emphasis on development and support

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SailPoint IIQ object model

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Core Java - development, design, and debugging skills

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XML/JSON

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REST API

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SQL: write complex queries

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Apache/Tomcat

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RHEL Linux

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JavaScript

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Good communication skills

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is 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.