Architect, Trading Platforms & AI-Driven Cloud Modernization

LPL Financial LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 188,902 - 314,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking a Distinguished Architect for Trading & Investment Management Technology to shape the company\'s trading platforms, guiding target-state architecture and enterprise standards with executive collaboration.

You will lead modernization efforts on AWS, embrace API-first approaches, and design scalable, secure solutions across OMS/EMS, FIX, and market data, while mentoring domain architects and aligning with business and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in trading technology domains.
• Hands-on with OMS/EMS and FIX protocol.
• Experience integrating AI/ML into trading platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state architecture for trading platforms, including Broker Dealer, Advisory, and Models capabilities.
• Lead modernization and cloud adoption on AWS and API-first transformation.
• Establish architectural standards, reusable assets, and governance.
• Interface with executives to align strategy with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Architecture leadership

AWS

API-first

Microservices

Event-driven

Architecture as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

OMS

EMS

FIX protocol

Market data infrastructure

Job description

LPL Financial LLC is seeking a Distinguished Architect for Trading & Investment Management Technology to shape the company\'s trading platforms, guiding target-state architecture and enterprise standards with executive collaboration.

You will lead modernization efforts on AWS, embrace API-first approaches, and design scalable, secure solutions across OMS/EMS, FIX, and market data, while mentoring domain architects and aligning with business and regulatory needs.