AVP, Software Engineer

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

6d•$140,500 - $234,100

About The Position

LPL Financial is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Technology to help lead the delivery of innovative technology solutions that support critical business initiatives across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, driving modernization efforts, and partnering with business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions. In this role, you will combine technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and strategic thinking to influence technology direction, improve operational excellence, and support the continued evolution of LPL's technology ecosystem. If you're passionate about people leadership, emerging technologies, and delivering meaningful business outcomes, we encourage you to apply. The Assistant Vice President, Technology is responsible for leading technology teams and overseeing the delivery of technology solutions that support LPL Financial's business objectives. This role provides leadership across software development, technology operations, project execution, and platform modernization initiatives. The position partners with business and technology stakeholders to ensure systems and applications are scalable, secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of progressive technology experience, including 3+ years in a leadership, management, or team-lead capacity.
Experience leading technology projects, technology teams, and software or infrastructure delivery initiatives.
Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and modern technology delivery practices.
Experience utilizing cloud technologies, enterprise applications, data platforms, or AI-enabled productivity tools within a technology organization.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or related technologies.
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Experience with SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing technologies, or enterprise data platforms.
Experience within Financial Services, FinTech, Wealth Management, Banking, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop technology professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Oversee the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of technology solutions and enterprise applications.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements, define priorities, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Manage project delivery, including planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, budgeting, and execution oversight.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, security, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with technology governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory obligations, and organizational policies.
Develop and maintain operational procedures related to monitoring, incident management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Contribute to technology strategy, roadmap development, and modernization initiatives.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Promote continuous improvement, operational excellence, and adoption of innovative technologies, including AI-enabled productivity solutions.