Senior Data Engineer Leader

We are looking for a talented and experienced Sr. Software Data Engineer Leader to be part of the Data Technology Engineering team responsible for building a systems-of-record (SOR) modernization initiative. This initiative has the potential to impact the entire firm's growth trajectory and align the system for readiness and scale. This position involves collaboration with Team leads, Architects, Quality Assurance, Release Management, and the Change Control board to plan, design, develop, and implement solutions for the business needs.

The Data Engineering team is responsible for providing high-quality data to its consumers at scale, and the candidate is expected to have hands-on experience working with a motivated team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding, inspire a dedicated team of onshore and offshore developers to architect, build, deploy, and support best-in-class software solutions for internal and external customers.

• Leverage technical expertise and the latest tech stack to implement software development best practices. Implement application resiliency, scalability, and performance design.

• Collaborate across business units, technology, and product teams to build and deliver business value.

• Work actively with quality assurance engineer teams, Release Management, and DevOps to ensure all SDLC processes are adhered to.

• Develop technical documentation to define the system components and workflows.

• Participate in day-to-day activities of POD using Agile/Scrum methodology.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience in building API’s and Services with C#, Python, and SQL.

• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience with AWS platform - Glue, EKS, S3,  NoSQL datastores, Postgres, Apache Iceberg, API Gateway & Kafka

• Minimum of 2 years of experience building production grade data pipelines for data platforms

• Minimum of ·3 years of expertise with Source Control such as GIT, Bitbucket, or TFS. CI/CD experience with TeamCity/Octopus/Jenkins/Jules.

• Minimum of ·3+ years of financial services/brokerage firm experience required

Technical Competencies:

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in SQL procedures, views, indexes, and performance tuning.

• Python, AWS & SQL development experience, data modeling

• Knowledge in designing, refactoring, and unit testing

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development process

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field

 

Pay Range:

$106,125-$176,875/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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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.

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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