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

If you're a passionate technologist who thrives on solving complex problems, building great teams, and delivering exceptional solutions, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of our technology landscape.

Our dynamic technology team as an AVP, Principal Software Developer where you'll lead the charge in our digital transformation journey. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our technology stack while mentoring talented developers and delivering innovative solutions that directly impact our business and customers.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Architect and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS using modern technologies
Champion infrastructure as code using Terraform and cloud automation
Design for resiliency, scalability, and optimal performance
Lead full stack development initiatives spanning frontend, backend, and infrastructure
Drive adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and inspire a distributed team of onshore and offshore developers
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence
Drive architectural decisions and establish development best practices
Build and maintain high-performing teams through effective coaching and career development

Project & Delivery Management

Lead multiple concurrent projects using Agile/Scrum methodologies
Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless delivery of complex, multi-team initiatives
Partner with QA, Release Management, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC
Develop comprehensive technical documentation and architectural designs
Track and report on KPIs, metrics, and team performance

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience
Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in:

Backend: Python, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture

Frontend: Modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)

Database: SQL and NoSQL technologies

Cloud: AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.)

Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Experience architecting and maintaining enterprise-scale cloud solutions
Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Technical Competencies

Cloud-native application design and implementation
DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development
API design and integration patterns
Security best practices and compliance requirements
Performance optimization and monitoring
Agile development methodologies

Core Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Risk management and contingency planning expertise
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Experience managing distributed teams
Experience in the banking or wealth management industry
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite presence 2–3 days per week at our NYC/Midtown, Charlotte/Fort Mill, San Diego, or Austin offices.

Pay Range

$155,288-$258,813/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.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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 @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.

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