AVP, Database Engineer

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

The AVP, Data Platform Engineer leads development of data services and platform solutions needed to host business-critical applications that differentiate LPL in the market. This is a hands-on, technical lead role in the I&O organization that will architect and develop data platforms to support LPL’s overall platform and technology strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leads database platform modernization / transformation supporting enterprise applications

• Lead research / design / architecture / development of enterprise database services on-prem and AWS Landing Zone (ALZ) utilizing IaC/IaaS/ PaaS solutions 

• Build scalable / resilient solutions and ensure proper instrumentation is in place for overall observability of platforms and services

• Build / maintain database platforms that enable self-service and frictionless / agile delivery model 

• Build IaC solutions adhering to DevSecOps best practices utilizing tools such as Git, CloudFormation, Ansible and Terraform

• Code / Implement guardrails to enable self-service and frictionless delivery allowing teams to build and own end-to-end applications and services in the cloud

• Participate in Kanban delivery model to deliver sprint releases through stories/epics utilizing Jira to track all development work and track overall velocity

• Accountable for site reliability engineering (SRE) activities to build highly available and scalable solutions and ensure problem observability of platforms / services 

• Build / Maintain strong partnerships with IT stakeholders including Delivery Engineering, Application Development, Architecture and Security

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:

• 7+ years of MS SQL Server, and PostgreSQL, database architecture / design / implementation experience

• 5+ years experience with data integration and data replication services

• 5+ years experience designing / automating data management solutions across AWS storage services (EBS, EFS, S3, Glacier, Storage Gateway)

• 3+ years experience on AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Landing Zone and DevSecOps

• 5+ years experience building end-to-end automation for core infrastructure services

Preferences:

• AWS Certified Database 

• Proven experience with data replication utilizing FiveTran HVR

• AWS Solutions Architect

• Ansible / Puppet / Terraform Certification

• Experience with open telemetry including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, AWS Distro

Core Competencies:

• Possess a thorough understanding of modern work practices such as DevSecOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), Agile project Delivery, Release Engineering

• 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

• Proven experience using system management configuration tools (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, CF/YAML/JSON) to deploy and manage infrastructure at scale

• In depth understanding on AWS Well-Architected Framework / AWS Landing Zone 

• Extensive experience working in large technology ecosystems with emphasis on integrating multiple externally facing high scale, high volume, always-on mission-critical systems

• 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 a hands-on technical leadership role

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Pay Range:

$113,712-$189,520/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) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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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