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/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. 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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