VP - Principal Software Developer

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Job Overview:

Our company is seeking a skilled principal software developer to help with the development of many projects that span different technologies and requirements. You will be working with a motivated team in a fast-paced environment.

This role will provide technical leadership while collaborating with Business and Product teams on the vision-setting through to the implementation of the next level of our advisor digital platform. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of deep customization, scalability and a streamlined experience for LPL advisors and LPL-affiliated institutions. In addition, you will the more complex coding tasks, and guiding the team through design and architecture discussions. They also participate in strategic meetings like sprint planning and retrospectives, monitor overall project progress, ensure smooth code deployment, and provide mentorship to senior and junior developers alike. By the end of the day, they review the team's progress, update key documentation, and strategize for the next day's tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation and development of software solutions for internal and external customers.
• Provide technical leadership through technical design and implementation of industry best practices adhering to LPL's modernization practices, cloud practices, SDLC, and release management processes. Implement application resiliency, scalability and performance design.
• Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS using modern technologies
• Champion infrastructure as code using Terraform and cloud automation
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including architecture, data, product and business partners to build a product vision, manage expectations, deliver value-add solutions and support translation of problem statements into system requirements.
• Manage multiple concurrent teams and initiatives using Agile/scrum methodologies.
• Use customer and business feedback to inform roadmaps and non-functional goals.

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.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of professional software development experience in design and implementing complex systems in in a full range of standard development platforms (Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Angular, Web APIs, AWS stack, Python)
• 5+ years in technical team leadership capacity
• 3+ years of experience building cloud-native solutions on AWS using EKS, API gateway, EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Postgres and S3
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka.
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development
• Strong understanding of SOA principles and design patterns and hands on experience in SQL server procedures, views, indexes and performance tuning
• Experience leveraging AI and AI-power tools like Copilot

Core Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve issues efficiently.
• Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools.

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) 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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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
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• 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.
• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
• 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.

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:

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