AVP Software Development Lead

LPL Financial•Charlotte, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AVP – Software Development Lead LPL Financial 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: We are seeking a results-driven AVP, Software Development Lead to design and deliver highly available, mission-critical systems for our Investment Management and Trading team. This hands-on leadership role involves architecting and developing cloud-native and on-prem services, guiding teams through the full product lifecycle, and ensuring quality and scalability across platforms. What are we looking for? We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. 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. EAC1.22.25

Requirements

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience with deep knowledge of software architecture and cloud infrastructure.
4+ years as a hands-on technical lead guiding full-stack application development and delivery.
8+ years of experience with .NET Core, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, SQL/Postgres/MongoDB, Kafka, Microservices, Angular, and Typescript.
Proven experience with CI/CD practices, BPMN systems, and mission-critical application support.
Strong technical leadership and ability to interface with senior executives.
Expertise in designing scalable APIs and cloud-native architectures.
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor development teams to build scalable, high-performance applications using modern technologies.
Collaborate with architecture, product, and business partners to modernize trading platforms and align with strategic goals.
Drive Agile best practices, SDLC compliance, and DevOps integration for seamless delivery.
Provide technical leadership through design, coding, and implementation of cloud-native solutions.