Are you interested in working on 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, then this could be the role for you!
Job Overview:
We are looking for an inspired innovative Senior Developer for our cloud transformation journey, with background in development of high throughput mission critical business applications, leveraging AWS technologies with .Net, SQL Server and PostgreSQL. The individual will need to be well versed in financial, trading and advisory technologies. As a trusted engineer, you will be working cross-functional teams to ensure development, deliver quality and meet deadlines. This is a Techno functional hands-on, technical role in the trading organization that will design, architect and develop cloud-native and on-prem services to support LPL’s overall cloud strategy and transformation.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will serve as a solution expert, responsible for development and delivery of critical trading applications meeting business goals. The role will require flexible thinking as the team works to integrate existing business and technology concepts with innovative design to deliver a practical and scalable platform.
Responsibilities:
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Be part of a tech team to design, develop, test and implement technical solutions based on business requirements and strategic direction utilizing AWS cloud native technologies (EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, ELB, RDS, R53, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS).
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Deep understanding and seasoned on cloud migration strategies with AWS and e2e SDLC.
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Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including architecture, data, product, and business partners, and strategies to scale and modernize existing trading platforms.
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Work collaboratively with quality assurance engineering teams, DevOps and PMO to ensure all SDLC processes and Agile best practices are followed.
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Code and implement guardrails to enable self-service and frictionless delivery allowing teams to build and own end-to-end applications and services in the cloud.
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Formulating workable solutions to complex challenges, logically deliberating on courses of action by examining and challenging assumptions, discerning hidden value, objectively evaluating evidence, and assessing conclusions.
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Measure success by say/do, velocity, defect remediation, and clear value to the trading platforms.
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Provide technical leadership to teammates through technical design and implementation of industry best practices adhering to LPL’s modernization practices, cloud practices, SDLC and release management processes.
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Provide production support, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance trading platforms/applications.
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Ensure service level agreements and contingency activities are covered related to system/application availability ensuring zero Advisor experience disruption.
Requirements:
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BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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8+ years of progressive experience in owning and driving full stack applications as hands on Senior Engineering member - guiding, solutioning, delivering and documenting team’s development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support.
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6+ years of hands on designing/deploying/migrating on-prem windows services, .Net apps and databases to AWS.
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6+ years of hands on experience with Kafka and event driven architectures/patterns.
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6+ years of related experience in capital markets with a strong understanding of trading intraday flows and financial industry.
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A master of .NET Framework, C#, .Net Core, SQL Server and NOSQL DBs (PostgreSQL preferable).
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Strong background on improving application resiliency, scalability and overall system performance.
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Strong understanding and interest in production incident management process, application support and monitoring tools leading to timely triage, detection, debugging and resolution of production incidents and reduction in MTTR.
Core Competencies:
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Experience with owning and production support of mission critical applications.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
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Strong estimation, foresight, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to interface effectively with senior SVP/EVP level executives and business stake holders.
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Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools.
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Experience working with offshore teams and contingent workers.
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Experience championing Agile methodologies for accomplishing delivery deadlines.
Preferences:
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Experience working in trading domain with knowledge of backend trading and order execution workflows.
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Experience with on-prem to cloud migration/transformation.
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Experience working with global delivery teams.
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Pay Range:
$106,125-$176,875/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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
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.
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?
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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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Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers 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!
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Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
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Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
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Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
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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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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.
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