VP Tech, Software Development

Would you like join a team at the forefront of a cloud transformation within our organization? We are building next generation, cloud-native omni-channel applications and services which will service our employees, our independent financial advisors and their clients.Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role 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 : We are looking to hire a VP Cloud Lead in the Technology organization. Under the direction of the Application Development Manager, this position will help solution business requirements and technology directions to support Product Roadmaps and LPL vision.  This position will involve collaboration with business partners, Architects, Quality Assurance, Release Management, and the Change Control board to plan, design, develop and implement solutions for these needs.The candidate should be capable of designing and developing timely, high quality products, with state of the art interfaces to best solution these needs, and have the drive to ensure that the vision and success criteria are met within budget and schedule constraints.Responsibilities : Design and develop scalable enterprise class applications with expertise in full stack development in a cloud or hybrid cloud environmentParticipate in all phases of the software engineering life cycleDesign solutions that adhere to our architectural principles and enterprise standardsDevelop and implement high scalable core platform components and provide and support to the clients, applications and servicesProvide technical troubleshooting and advanced de-bug supportEvaluate new design proposals, investigate and recommend solutions and process improvements that deliver applications with high scalability and performanceAssist with conceptual design and rough order of magnitude (ROM) level of effort estimationsEnsure the necessary platform technical documentation is maintained in an appropriate mannerWhat 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 : 5 years experience with cloud or hybrid cloud development5 years experience with full stack application development using C#, Angular (or similar) and a relational database10 years experience with product development and architecture of software, applications and servicesHands-on experience with AWS is required with preferred practice in ECS, EKS, Fargate, VPC, S3, AWS CLI, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, IAM, EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk and Serverless computingPreferences : Cloud developer or engineer certification is preferredBS or advanced degree in Computer Science, IT or related fieldDelivered projects within an Agile software development practiceKnowledge of Microservices design patterns and developmentExperience developing solutions for API, message and event streaming architectures; Apache Kafka and / or StreamSets are a plusExperience using Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform are a plusKnowledge of Software Design patterns and best practicesAdvanced skills of domain driven design and test driven developmentKnowledge of DevSecOps methods and best practicesFamiliarity with code source control, build processes, and continuous deliveryExperience guiding, coaching, and developing with other engineersExcellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and writtenAbility to facilitate, influence and manage change to deliver solutionsPay Range : $170,800.00 - $284,600.00Actual 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.We take social responsibility seriously. Learn more hereWant to see info on our benefits?  Learn more hereJoin 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.SummaryLocation : Jersey City NJ; San DiegoType : Full time

Salary : $170,800 - $284,600