Principal Solution Architect

Job Overview :

The Principal Solution Architect is responsible for the leadership, analysis, and design of the Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA) supporting our extraordinary company growth projections and digital experiences vision.

Responsibilities :

• Leading Enterprise Solution Architecture Modeling and designs leveraging cross-domain architects and leadership to create the best technical design delivering domain driven, Scalable APIs based solutions that eliminate fate sharing across teams.
• Blueprint architecture, including multi-year transitions and recommendations to drive transformation and modernization for Clientworks and Enterprise
• Collaborate with business, product, and technology teams early in the product lifecycle to infuse end-to-end architecture thinking, including functional and non-functional aspects, into the conversation. Craft high-level design early in the lifecycle and elaborate it to lower levels of detail as conversation progress.
• Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management to provide a high-level vision of enterprise solutions and development initiatives.
• Assisting the Agile Program Management Office (ACDC) to identify and design development value streams
• Participating in the strategy for building and maintaining the modern enabling architectural runway initiatives via Enabler Epics
• Promoting Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevSecOps capabilities
• Facilitating the reuse of code, components, and proven patterns supporting modern architecture
• Deliver architecture in alignment with our Enterprise Architecture standards and advocate for Enterprise Architecture models and patterns to guide solution decisions.

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 .

Requirements :

8 years of hands-on design and implementation experience in IT

5 years of previous experience as a Solution Architect

3 Experience with front end user design and building API’s

3 years of experience in the following technical disciplines : application development, middleware, database management or operations, security, integration

2 years of Cloud experience, prefer AWS

Core Competencies :

Proficiency in defining current and future state architecture models.

In depth knowledge of cloud platforms AWS(Primary) and Azure(Secondary) along with strong understanding of AWS Security best practices and Well Architecture Framework

Experience in migrating monolith on-perm applications to cloud using Refactoring, Re-architecting and Re-platforming approach including 12 factor

Experience in DevOps tools, Automated deployments and containerization

Excellent communication skills that translate business problems in technical solutions

Consult with customers to solve business problems by adapting current technology and / or capitalizing on emerging technology for competitive advantage to meet the strategic objectives of LPL business.

Conduct demonstrations and presentations to executive management of prototypes and proof-of-concepts.

Understanding of agile methods (SAFe) and processes, and capability of supporting agile product teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt

Preferences :

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Prior experience in wealth management and brokerage technology

Refactoring on-prem legacy applications to modern applications in the cloud

AI / ML Experience

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Pay Range :

151,388-$252,313 / 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) 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.

Salary : $151,388 - $252,313