Senior Data Developer

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad invites a senior Python developer to build and maintain scalable software for Advisors and End Clients.

You will design Python-based services, implement data pipelines with Spark, deploy on AWS, and collaborate in an Agile team to deliver high-quality solutions. The role emphasizes security, performance, and clear stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Python development with Flask, FastAPI, Django
• AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, EKS, DynamoDB, S3 knowledge
• PySpark, Kafka, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB experience
• GitHub CI/CD, TDD, pytest/unittest proficiency
• Agile Scrum with JIRA and cross‑functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using AWS Glue and PySpark.
• Develop and deploy containerized apps on AWS EKS.
• Implement API and microservices patterns with API Gateway and Lambda.
• Integrate with DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and other data stores.
• Implement messaging and streaming with Kafka.
• Write clean, testable code with TDD.
• Collaborate in an Agile Scrum environment with sprint rituals.
• Document designs in Confluence and manage tasks in JIRA.
• Work with GitHub for version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python development

Flask FastAPI Django

AWS services

PySpark

Kafka

Terraform

CI/CD

Testing (pytest/unittest)

JIRA Agile

OOP & design patterns

Distributed systems

Tools

Kong API Gateway

GitHub

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

At LPL’s Global Capability Center, you'll find a collaborative culture where your voice matters, integrity guides every decision, and technology fuels progress. Your skills, talents, and ideas will redefine what's possible. LPL's success reflects its exceptional employees, who together pursue one noble purpose: empowering financial advisors to deliver personalized advice for all who need it. We’re proud to be expanding and reaching new heights in Hyderabad.

Join us as we create something extraordinary together. Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in 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, LPL Financial is the place 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 18,000 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 personalized 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

At LPL Financial we consider it our mission to take care of our advisors so they can take care of their client. Joining as a Sr. Developer -.NET, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the sustainable, scalable capabilities that support delivery of the highest standards of software products, processes for our Advisors and End Clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
• Build and optimize data pipelines using AWS Glue and PySpark.
• Develop and deploy containerized applications on AWS EKS.
• Implement API and Microservices patterns using API Gateway and AWS Lambda.
• Integrate with AWS DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and other data stores.
• Implement messaging and streaming solutions using Kafka.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following Test Driven Development (TDD) principles.
• Collaborate in an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document technical designs and processes in Confluence and manage tasks in JIRA.
• Work with GitHub for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Apply basic Terraform skills for infrastructure as code.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members, providing clear documentation and status updates.

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

• 7+ years of experience in Python development, including frameworks such as Flask, FastAPI, and Django, with experience applying object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, EKS, DynamoDB, and S3, along with working knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Experience developing data processing and event-driven solutions using PySpark, Kafka, relational databases (PostgreSQL), and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB).
• Experience with GitHub, CI/CD workflows, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and unit testing frameworks such as pytest and unittest.
• Experience working in Agile Scrum environments using tools such as JIRA, with the ability to create and maintain technical documentation and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP), data modeling, design patterns, and distributed system design.
• Experience designing, developing, and integrating microservices and distributed systems using both legacy and modern technologies.
• Experience with search, indexing, and distributed caching technologies, including tools such as Apache Solr and Coherence.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and solution design activities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage responsibilities across multiple projects and priorities.

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and maintain required project and technical documentation.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and continuously improve skills.

Preferences

• AWS Associate-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate).
• Additional AWS or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway.
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and other AI-assisted development tools.

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