Lead the engineering team to successfully deliver technology solutions including standards, pre-production environments, and development tools. Drive and support AI Enablement & Engineering Transformation. Lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices (e.g., code generation, automated testing, developer copilots) to improve productivity and code quality.In addition, this positions partners with other agile team leaders to share learning, mitigate technical dependencies, plan for capacity needs and establish practice consistency between agile teams. Activities will also include daily oversight of development quality, partnering with solution architecture to establish patterns that the progress the teams towards scalable platforms. Responsibilities:
- Team Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing a team of software developers and ensuring that they are productive, motivated, and aligned with the goals of the technology organization. Recruit, coach and manage the software engineering roles across product teams.
- Project Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of software projects. They are responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Technical Expertise: The Software Development Manager is expected to have a deep understanding of the technology stack used in LPL Financial Services and be able to provide technical guidance to their team members. They are expected to keep up to date with the latest technologies and best practices.
- Stakeholder Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This includes collaborating with other departments within the organization, as well as managing relationships with vendors, clients, and partners.
- Risk Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks associated with software development projects. They need to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Planning: The Software Development Manager is responsible for contributing to the strategic planning process of the organization. They need to be able to identify opportunities for technology to drive business growth and identify potential risks associated with emerging technologies.
- Continuous Improvement: The Software Development Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement in the software development process. They need to be able to identify areas for improvement and implement changes that drive greater efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience in Full- stack development designing interactive web applications, developing microservices, public cloud solutions, web services (REST APIs), Kafka messaging, and integrating with vendor APIs
- Minimum of 15+ years of experience within a combination of .NET, Angular, Javascript, C#, SQL server, AWS(container and server-less), Git, Visual Studio and/or front-end technologies.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a Manager/Tech Lead capacity, guide the team’s development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support
- Minimum of 5+ years in a Solution Architect capacity, designing and implementing complex systems, including developing solutions from scratch
- Cloud technology solution experience: AWS certifications preferred
- Financial-industry experience, particularly in wealth & asset management organization
- Strong Executive Presence, excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to convey technical solutions to the entire organization and experience working with senior leader of the firm to drive positive outcomes.
- Drive integration of AI capabilities into the Account View platform, enhancing personalization, insights, and client experience.
- Establish standards and guardrails for responsible AI usage, including data privacy, model governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify opportunities to leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation to modernize workflows and reduce manual effort.
- Partner with enterprise AI, data, and architecture teams to align with LPL’s broader AI strategy and reusable capabilities.
- Upskill engineering teams on AI/ML concepts, tools, and best practices to build a future-ready workforce.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interface with customers to gather business needs and to present solutions
- Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools
- Experience using Agile – champion Agile Manifesto within the team
Pay Range:
$192,095.00 - $320,227.00Actual 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.
EAC 5.19.26
Skills Required
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 15+ years full-stack development experience designing interactive web applications, microservices, public cloud solutions, REST APIs, Kafka, and vendor API integrations
- 15+ years experience with a combination of .NET, Angular, JavaScript, C#, SQL Server, AWS (container and server-less), Git, Visual Studio, and front-end technologies
- 10+ years experience in a Manager/Tech Lead capacity
- 5+ years experience in a Solution Architect capacity designing and implementing complex systems
- AWS certifications or cloud technology solution experience
- Financial-industry experience, particularly wealth & asset management
- Strong executive presence with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience integrating AI capabilities, ML, predictive analytics, and establishing responsible AI governance
- Experience upskilling teams on AI/ML concepts, tools, and best practices
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.
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