Senior Engineer - Software Engineering - Platform Modernization

LPL Financial Global Capability Center; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Global Capability Center in Hyderabad is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead platform modernization efforts, architect cloud-native solutions, and drive scalable systems.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with product, operations, and other engineering groups to deliver secure, high-performance software while adopting modern technologies. This role emphasizes leadership and technical excellence within a dynamic GCC environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Expertise in microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Relational and NoSQL databases; data migration strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and implementation of platform modernization projects with cloud-native approaches.
• Collaborate with product, operations, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements.
• Analyze existing systems, identify modernization opportunities, and map strategic roadmaps.
• Develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable software applications.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous learning within the team.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to maintain high availability and performance.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their applicability.
• Document architectural decisions and operational procedures thoroughly.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Java

Python

Go

C#

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Strong communication

Leadership/mentoring

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kong

Kafka

Tibco EMS

DataPower

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead and contribute to platform modernization initiatives at GCC India. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to transform our existing systems and infrastructure into modern, scalable, and efficient platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of complex platform modernization projects, focusing on cloud-native solutions, microservices, and API-driven architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and other engineering groups, to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems, identify modernization opportunities, and propose strategic technical roadmaps.
• Develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance of modernized platforms.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application to GCC India's platform modernization efforts.
• Document technical designs, architectural decisions, and operational procedures thoroughly.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on platform development and modernization.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Expertise in designing and implementing microservices architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data migration strategies.
• Expertise in Kong, Kafka, AWS.
• Should have understanding about Tibco EMS and Data power
• Proficient with AI to drive migrations
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives with minimal supervision.