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Job Overview:LPL Financial has a Senior Middleware Engineer opening who will assist in building and maintaining Kong AI gateway platform. The middleware group is responsible for operational aspect of Kong AI gateway platform including upgrading, building patterns and working with various development teams to enable onboarding of MCP and LLM traffic through Kong gateway. The role will blend software engineering, AI/LLM integration and API gateway expertise with strong communication skills.
This is an opportunity to work on building AI integration capability for the whole enterprise. The role focuses on enabling secure, scalable, and standardized onboarding of LLM and MCP traffic through a shared AI gateway platform used by multiple product and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
Collaborating internally with our Product and Technology teams so they can get the most value out of Kong Platform
Developing internal solutions & tools for the organization to help us push our technical boundaries and improve our ability to deliver AI integration to the organization
Writing or editing technical documentation and knowledge base articles for the solutions you develop
Maintain and upkeep Kong platform
Configure and develop Kong plugins for authentication, rate limiting (including token-based throttling), logging, and transformation
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:
Minimum of 6 years of relevant software development, middleware, and/or platform engineering experience
Proven track record in enterprise API platforms or integration layers to design and manage scaleable API ecosystems
Hands-on implementation experience with Kong API and AI gateway and/or API integrations in enterprise environments
Practical working knowledge of APIs, microservices, and containerized architectures
Proficient in Linux environments including Cloud and Development tooling
Core Competencies:
Experience with building and deploying software solutions using AI Coding Agents
Experience with application development and multiple programming languages required
Experience with Lua scripting and strong knowledge of various Kong plugins and deployment through Terraform
Experience with major cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, and Azure
Experience with Google Apigee or IBM API Connect or Data Power a plus
Understanding of AI/LLM concepts and interaction with LLM APIs and MCP servers
Strong organizational and change management skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Proven team player and solution builder who loves to work collaboratively in a fast-growing dynamic environment
BS in Computer Science / B.A. or equivalent technical development experience
Pay Range:
$101,970.00 - $169,950.00Actual 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 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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Skills Required
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant software development experience
- Proven track record in enterprise API platforms
- Hands-on implementation experience with Kong API
- Practical working knowledge of APIs and microservices
- Proficient in Linux environments
- Experience with AI coding agents
- Experience with multiple programming languages
- Experience with Lua scripting
- Experience with major cloud providers
- Understanding of AI/LLM concepts
LPL Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about LPL Financial and has not been reviewed or approved by LPL Financial.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) match that is frequently highlighted as a strong component of total rewards. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance long‑term financial value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a meaningful discount and lookback is highlighted as accessible ownership. Feedback suggests the plan adds tangible upside beyond base salary.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded alongside family‑building and adoption support. Feedback suggests these benefits compare well to large‑employer standards.
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What We Do
Financial advice is changing, and at LPL Financial, we’re at the forefront. We’re building a future where advisors can—with no friction or complexity, as simple as turning the dials—pick the business model, services, technology, and product mix that best meet their clients’ needs. With one platform, one sign-on, and one team to call, you can take your business anywhere you want it to go. There are no limits to your growth, and we’ll partner with you every step of the way. Your greatness is our goal. LPL Financial is a leader in the retail financial advice market and the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer*. We serve independent financial advisors and financial institutions, providing them with the technology, research, clearing and compliance services, and practice management programs they need to create and grow thriving practices. LPL enables them to provide objective guidance to millions of American families seeking wealth management, retirement planning, financial planning and asset management solutions. LPL.com Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor, Member FINRA/SIPC.
