Lead, Software Development Engineer
LPL Financial
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!
Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role 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 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 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:
We are looking for a Software Developer/Tech Lead who will be part of the Technology organization that is responsible for providing solutions for advisors and the home office
Responsibilities:
As a Tech Lead, guide the team’s development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support
Design, develop, test and implement technical solutions based on business requirements and strategic direction
Design, develop, test and implement technical solutions based on premise and on AWS in a Containerized / MicroServices Architecture
Provide technical leadership to teammates through technical design, code reviews and implementation of best practices, adhering to LPL’s SDLC and RM processes.
Collaborate with other Development teams, Enterprise Architecture and Support teams to design, develop, test and maintain the various platforms and their integration with other systems.
Assess opportunities for application and process improvements and prepare documentation outlining platform road map.
Maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing systems.
Communicate with technical and non-technical groups on a regular basis as part of product/project support
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:
5+ years of experience in a Lead capacity, guiding the team’s development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support
10+ years of experience in hands-on design and implementation of complex systems, including data and reporting.
5+ years of experience integrating with third-party systems through building API gateways, creating SOAP and REST based service interfaces to deliver fast, reliable and scalable integration.
5+ years of experience with AWS end-to-end cloud development, deployment, fine-tuning for scalability and performance.
5+ years of experience with full stack business and integration/data tier and reporting development experience with .Net Core (utilizing C# & SQL Server).
Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical
Strong estimation, foresight, 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 working with remote teams and contingent workers/SOW
Experience using Agile & Waterfall methodologies
Preferences:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Object Oriented Programming and SOLID design experience
Experience using modern application/API containerization and container orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx etc.
Cloud experience (AWS or Azure)
Reporting and Data experience are very much preferred
Pay Range:
$132,160-$198,240/year
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 (800) 877-7210.