AVP, Database Availability

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Job Overview:

AVP, Infrastructure Engineering – Database Availability will serve as a technical specialist for enterprise data platforms with a primary focus on MS SQL engineering for high availability and recovery across data centers. As a technology leader in I&O organization, you will have the opportunity to lead design and implementation work for multiple data platforms including MS SQL, Oracle, and Cloud Databases. This role will lead/contribute to highly performant systems design focusing on data architecture/platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead Disaster Recover solutions ensuring that the Database platforms support the RTO/RPO of the associated application environments

• Lead database platform transformation/modernization supporting always-on enterprise applications and services 

• Accelerate infrastructure transformation to provision / manage infrastructure through infrastructure as code (IaC) to enable self-service and reduce handoffs 

• Collaborate with IT stakeholders to develop, communicate and execute a multi-year technology strategy to simplify architecture and delivery model

• Partner with architecture team to drive tool and data platform alignment to modern data architecture practices (modern data stack).

• Provide thought leadership for platform and data architecture as move transition to hybrid-cloud

• Provide Tier 3 engineering support ensuring effective 24x7x365 support for assigned technology including vendor escalation 

• Partner with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity organizations to integrate disaster recovery processes with day-to-day technology engineering and operations

• Build / Maintain strong partnerships with IT stakeholders including Delivery Engineering, Application Development, Architecture, Security and Operations to ensure technology investment enables/drives business strategy 

• Foster and drive organizational change through technology and process optimization

• Establish KPIs to measure organization performance and effectiveness 

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of data solution architecture, design, development and platform engineering experience 

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience working within large, global financial institutions

• Demonstrated technology leadership experience in architecting/deploying highly scalable and recoverable data solutions

• Proven track record of infrastructure transformation focused on infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for end-to-end infrastructure deployment automation

• Proven track record of architecting modern data integration frameworks, data modeling, ETL/ELT workflows, highly scalable distributed systems using open source and emerging data architecture designs and patterns.

• Proven expertise in core AWS services (S3, EFS, EC2, EBS, IAM, ECS, Lambda)

• Proven track record leading migration of data platforms to new data centers and/or AWS

• Proven expertise in database platforms (SQL Server/Always On, Oracle RAC, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS)

• Proven expertise in cloud data services such as OLTP, ODS, data lake and analytics platforms

• Proven expertise in data warehousing, big data and analytics platforms (RedShift, EMR, Dataiku, Tableau, Presto)

• Extensive experience utilizing management configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, CF) to manage data platforms at scale

Core Competencies:

• Ability to convey technical solutions to the entire organization and experience working with senior leaders across the firm to leverage technology to drive positive business outcomes

• Highly collaborative with experience in leading and influencing teams 

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the regulatory, security, privacy and risk safeguards required of a global financial institution

• Outstanding attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment; proactive in seeking out information when necessary

Preferences:

• AWS LZ, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, RedShift, RDS, Snowflake, ECS, EKS, RDS, Transit Gateway, Storage Gateway, Glacier, EBS, EFS, S3, IAM, Lamdba, Jira, Terraform, GridGain Cache, FiveTran HVR

• CI/CD (GitHub, Atlassian, Jenkins, Puppet, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, JSON, YAML)

• Agile Methodologies: Scrum/Kanban

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong executive presence

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Pay Range:

$110,400-$184,000/year
 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
 

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum.  During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card.  Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.

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