VP, Software Development Manager

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!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 22,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:

Our company is seeking a skilled VP, Software Development Manager to help with the development of many projects that span different technologies and requirements. You will be leading a team that looks after advisor life-cycle management from prospective to continuous maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, mentor and 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.

• Manage multiple concurrent teams and initiatives. Estimate, plan and slice projects to deliver frequent value to production.

• Leverage technical expertise and latest tech stack to implement software development best practices. Implement Application resiliency, scalability and performance design.

• Collaborate across business units and product teams to build product vision and deliver business values.

• Work actively with quality assurance engineer teams, Release Management, DevOps to ensure all SDLC processes are adhered to.

• Manage day-to-day activities of POD using Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Develop technical documentation to define the system components and workflows.

• Integrate reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics packages and related information for technology team leadership.

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:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in design and implementing complex systems in Web, Web services (REST/SOAP) and .NET stack. Mastery of front-end technologies/languages such as AngularJS (ideally version 8+), HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JSON.

• 5+ years in a technical team leadership capacity

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

• Deep expertise with Source Control such as GIT or TFS. CI/CD experience with TeamCity/Octopus.

• Strong understanding of SOA principles and design patterns and hands on experience in SQL server procedures, views, indexes and performance tuning.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Risk management and contingency planning.

• Innovative, self-driven and quick learner abreast of latest technologies.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

• Experience with unit test coverage using any of these technologies VS Tests, NUnit, JUnit, MUnit, Jasmin/Karma is a plus.

• Hands on experience implementing self-service portals.

• Experience developing customer service applications.

• Should have a good sense for Code Architecture and Design Principles and knowledge of estimation, tools and principles.

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Pay Range:

$170,800.00 - $284,600.00

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!

Why LPL?

At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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.