Senior Gen-AI Technical Lead Job in Malvern, PA

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**

Core Responsibilities

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.

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

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not 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.