VP, Software Development Lead

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!

Job Overview:

We are looking for an inspired Software Engineering Manager with a background in development of cloud-native web applications leveraging technologies including .net core, C#, Angular, nodejs, and varying third-party and cloud native databases. The candidate will be guiding a high velocity, multi functional development teams focused on green-field technology platforms in the Practice configuration and compensation spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Daily coaching and mentorship of direct reports regarding career development and engagement.

• Oversee and participate in activities which drive the design and development of high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems

• Develop positive relationships with business partners to understand their needs, manage expectations, deliver value-add solutions and support translation of problem statements into system requirements.

• Assess opportunities for application and process improvements and show success through KPIs.

• Full application life-cycle coordination and management of deliverables in alignment with best practices and organizational compliance goals

• Collaborate with other shared services teams (technical and non-technical) to ensure solutions and platforms are both functional and sustainable.

• Use customer and business feedback to inform roadmaps and non-functional goals.

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 a related field

• Minimum of 12 years of professional software development experience in object-oriented programming language preferably .NET, Angular, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Cloud Containers and Serverless Components, CSS, Semantic HTML

• Minimum of 6+ years in people management and leadership capacity, managing and building teams

• Minimum of 3 years of experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS

Preferences:

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

• Experience building Responsive and Reactive user interfaces.

• Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Experience with DevOps processes

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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