AVP, Data Engineer

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview:

We are looking for talented and experienced Data Engineers to be part of data engineering team responsible for Investor Experience system modernization initiative. This role has the potential to positively impact ~2.4M user base. This position involves collaboration with Business Partners, Architects, Quality Assurance, Release Management, and the Change Control board to plan, design, develop and implement solutions for the business needs. The data engineering team is responsible for providing highest quality of data to its consumers at scale and the candidate is expected to have hands-on experience and will be working with a motivated team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Development

• Lead and inspire a team of onshore and offshore developers to build, deploy, and support best-in-class software solutions.

• Hands-on coding and implementation of resilient, scalable, and high-performance applications.

• Leverage modern tech stacks and development best practices to deliver business value.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business units, technology teams, and product owners to align solutions with strategic goals.

• Work closely with QA, Release Management, and DevOps to ensure SDLC compliance.

Documentation & Agile Execution

• Develop technical documentation outlining system components and workflows.

• Oversee and participate in Agile/Scrum POD activities to ensure timely delivery.

What are we looking for? We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with Angular, C# .NET, AWS, Python, and SQL.

• 5+ years of experience with AWS services including Glue, EKS, S3, MongoDB/DocDB, Postgres, API Gateway, and Kafka.

• 4+ years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

• 5+ years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning; Snowflake experience is a plus.

• 5+ years of experience with source control tools (GitHub, Bitbucket) and CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, Octopus, Jenkins, Jules).

• 3+ years of experience in financial services or brokerage firms.

Core Competencies:

• Proficient in API development using C# .NET, EKS, and SQL.

• Skilled in batch job processing with AWS Glue, S3, Python, Scala, and Kafka.

• Experience in UI development using AngularJS.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Expertise in software design, code refactoring, unit testing, and Agile methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Experience with external-facing platforms is a plus.

• Familiarity with Snowflake is a plus.

• AWS Developer or Solution Architect Associate certification.

• Strong understanding of OOP concepts, data modeling, and design patterns/frameworks.

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Pay Range:

$140,475-$234,125/year
 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
 

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

• 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  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

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