Job Overview:
Working independently, the VP of Software Engineering Manager oversees software engineering talent across multiple development teams. The individual will be well-versed in financial and advisory technologies. As a trusted technology partner, you will be working with cross-functional teams to ensure the development teams deliver quality that is well-defined and understood by the teams.
The VP of Software Engineering Manager leads the development of cloud services and platform solutions needed to host business-critical applications that differentiate LPL in the market. This is a techno-functional, in some cases hands-on, technical lead role in the prospect and client management organization that will design, architect, and develop cloud-native and on-prem services to support LPL’s overall cloud strategy and migration to AWS.
Responsibilities:
Accountable for leading multiple teams, including managing team members performance and fostering the growth.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including architecture, data, product, and business partners, and strategies to scale, resilient, and modernize platforms
Code / Implement guardrails to enable self-service and frictionless delivery, allowing teams to build and own end-to-end applications and services in the cloud
Provide technical leadership to teammates through technical design and implementation of best practices, adhering to LPL’s modernization practices, Cloud practices, SDLC, and release management processes.
Formulating workable solutions to complex challenges; logically deliberating on courses of action by examining and challenging assumptions, discerning hidden value, objectively evaluating evidence, and assessing conclusions.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams to adopt best practices or make process changes to drive more value for Advisors
Ensure that service level agreements and contingency activities related to system or application availability are covered.
Measure success and operational efficiency by say/do, velocity, defect remediation, and clear value to the products.
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 can execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements:
Technical Lead with minimum 10+ years of extensive design and implementation of complex systems in a full range of standard development platforms (Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Angular, Web APIs)
Full stack developer with 10+ years of experience in web/service-oriented applications.
5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL server procedures, views, indexes and performance tuning.
3+ years of experience in working with AWS, especially AWS EKS, API gateway, Lambda, Glue, Aurora PostgresSQL and S3.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka.
Excellent understanding of system integration. Great track record of implementing the distributed systems with legacy and modern technical tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
AWS cloud solution architect or developer associate certified.
Java certified
Preferences:
Experience working with Confluent Kafka.
Experience working with Terraform and certification.
Pay Range:
$155,288-$258,813/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) 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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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.
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