Principal Engineer

The Principal Engineer is involved in all stages of software development, including front-end development, back-end development, database integrations, user interface, user experience, and back-end server management. Begins to influence the department's strategy. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approaches for project components, and work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Write effective REST APIs and technical documentation

• Build single-page applications using Angular.

• Design and build database objects

• Work with a team of developers with deep experience in frontend technologies, distributed microservices, and full-stack systems

• Work across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies

• Provide expertise to influence project, initiative, and maintenance technical direction during discovery, planning, and implementation stages.

• Maintain modern development standards with best-practice approaches and development processes

• Technology: .Net Core 6, C#, Angular 8+, AWS Cloud, REST API, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Tableau, ELK, MuleSoft, Confluent Kafka

• Support existing client reporting applications

• Support modernization for client reporting applications

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

• 2+ years of experience working with AWS.

• 10+ years of Senior Developer experience in designing and implementing complex systems, including developing solutions from scratch

• 10+ years of Full-stack developer experience designing applications in Angular, developing web services (REST/SOAP), and integrating with vendor APIs

• 10+ years of extensive web/service development experience with the following technologies: .NET, C#, SQL server, Node, MVC, NuGet, JavaScript/jQuery, HMTL, CSS

Core Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of and experience with object-oriented concepts and design patterns

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes

• Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools

Preferences:

• Experience working with source control tools like TFS, GIT etc.

• Work with cloud-native stack, build on AWS, use technologies like Kubernetes

• Write automated test cases to ensure the correctness, responsiveness, and efficiency of the software product

• Good Understanding of Document Object Model (DOM) and DOM Functions.

• Experience with DevOps, including source control, release management, and continuous integration

 

Pay Range:

$155,288-$258,813/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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