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
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic, high-impact team that designs and builds innovative, cloud-native solutions to power data-driven products at scale. You will leverage Python, AWS, and PostgreSQL to deliver reliable, performant systems—while continuously learning, adapting, and pushing boundaries. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement high-performance, scalable data services and pipelines using Python.
Architect and manage AWS cloud solutions, utilizing services such as Glue, Lambda, RDS, S3, Step Functions, SNS/SQS, and CloudFormation.
Build and optimize ETL workflows using AWS Glue and related orchestration tools.
Model, optimize, and maintain schemas and queries in PostgreSQL, ensuring performance and reliability.
Develop and maintain secure, well-documented APIs and integrations for internal and external systems.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using tools like GitHub Actions, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
Ensure code quality through unit/integration testing, logging, and observability practices.
Collaborate with product, data science, and platform teams to deliver high-impact features end-to-end.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
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
Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and API development.
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Glue workflows and serverless/data solutions.
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, transactions).
Experience with Git, code reviews, testing frameworks (pytest), and modern CI/CD practices.
Familiarity with data workflows (batch/streaming) and designing for scale and reliability.
Excellent problem-solving skills and clear communication.
Preferences
Exposure to .NET Core (C#) for services/integrations.
Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/CloudFormation).
Knowledge of AWS security best practices and cost optimization.
Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
Financial industry experience is a plus.
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Pay Range:
$106,125-$176,875/yearActual 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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LPL Financial Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA Office
1055 LPL Way, Fort Mill, SC, United States, 29715
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