Job Description
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!
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 19,000 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 objective 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:
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.
Responsibilities:
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Lead, coach, mentor and inspire a dedicated team of onshore and offshore developers to architect, build, deploy and support best-in-class software solutions for internal and external customers.
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Manage multiple concurrent projects. Estimate, plan and slice projects to deliver frequent value to production.
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Leverage technical expertise and latest tech stack to implement software development best practices. Implement Application resiliency, scalability and performance design.
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Collaborate across business units and product teams to build product vision and deliver business values.
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Work actively with quality assurance engineer teams, Release Management, DevOps to ensure all SDLC processes are adhered to.
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Manage day-to-day activities of POD using Agile/Scrum methodology.
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Develop technical documentation to define the system components and workflows.
Requirements:
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Developer with minimum 10+ years of extensive design and implementation of complex systems in Web, Python or Java and web services (REST/SOAP).
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2-3 years experience in deploying, operating, and managing services in AWS.
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5+ years of experience and strong understanding of SOA principles and design patterns and front-end technologies/languages such as AngularJS (ideally version 8+), HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JSON.
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10+ years of hands-on experience in SQL server procedures, views, indexes, performance tuning, Source Control such as GIT or TFS. CI/CD experience with TeamCity/Octopus.
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Core Competencies: MS Visual Studio, Microsoft TFS, Visio, Postman, SoapUI, SQL Server Query execution.
Preferences:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Risk management, contingency planning.
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Innovative, self-driven and quick learner abreast of latest technologies.
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Knowledge of estimation, tools and principles. Preferences:
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Experience writing unit tests using any of these technologies VS Tests, NUnit, JUnit, MUnit, Jasmin/Karma is a plus.
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Hands on experience implementing self-service portals.
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Experience developing customer service applications.
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Should have a good sense for Code Architecture and Design Principles.
Pay Range:
$170,800.00 - $284,600.00
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!
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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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.
Top Skills
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
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