AVP Tech, Software Development

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!  

Job Overview:

We are looking to hire an AVP, Technology Lead in the Wealth Planning Tech organization. Under the direction of the Application Development Manager, this position will help solution business requirements and technology directions to support Product Roadmaps and LPL vision. This position will involve collaboration with business partners, Architects, Quality Assurance, Release Management, and the Change Control board to plan, design, develop and implement solutions for these needs.

The candidate should be capable of designing and developing timely, high quality products, with state of the art interfaces to best solution these needs, and have the drive to ensure that the vision and success criteria are met within budget and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable enterprise applications with expertise in full stack development in AWS cloud or on-prem environment

• Lead teams to participate in all phases of the software engineering life cycle, including Agile ceremonies.

• Provide technical troubleshooting, solutioning, and advanced debugging support.

• Evaluate new design proposals, investigate and recommend solutions and process improvements that deliver applications with high scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Assist with conceptual design and rough order of magnitude (ROM) level of effort estimations

• Ensure the necessary platform technical documentation is maintained in an appropriate manner

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

• 10+ years’ experience with hands-on full stack application development using C#, Angular (or similar), REST API, and relational and non-relational databases following test-driven development (TDD) approach.

• 5+ years of software development experience with AWS platform - Glue, EKS, S3, NoSQL database, Postgres, API Gateway & Kafka. As well as, 3+ years of working with Docker and Kubernetes.

• 7+ years’ experience with enterprise software development processes, including documenting software design by using sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, etc., and presenting in architecture board reviews.

• 7+ years’ experience with developing Microservices, API-first, and Event-driven design patterns.

• 5+ years of expertise with Source Control such as GIT, Bitbucket or TFS. CI/CD experience with TeamCity/Octopus.

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Core Competencies:

• C#, Python, AWS & SQL development experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge in designing, refactoring, and unit testing

• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development process

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• Hands-on knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies

• AWS Certification for developer and/or Solution Architect associate.

• Delivered projects within an Agile software development practice

• Familiarity with API management using SwaggerHub, Kong, etc.

• Knowledge of DevSecOps methods and best practices

Pay Range:

$140,475-$234,125/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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