AVP, Lead Software Engineer – .NET & AWS

LPL Financial; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial seeks a hands-on Lead Software Engineer, AVP, to build, scale, and optimize cloud-native AWS applications. This individual contributor role will be ~80% hands-on coding and ~20% technical leadership, with strong C#/.NET and Java capabilities required.

The position requires collaboration with Product teams, architecture, and security, while mentoring the team and guiding SDLC practices. Hybrid work from Charlotte/Fort Mill or NYC/Midtown two to three days weekly, with base salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience
• Strong C#/.NET and Java experience for enterprise apps
• 5+ years AWS and cloud-native development experience

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-volume, low-latency apps for mission-critical systems using C#, AngularJS, jQuery, and MS SQL Server 2022
• Collaborate with Product Owners to translate business challenges into technical solutions
• Conduct technical risk assessments and document recommendations
• Coordinate solution design with Architecture, Data, Infrastructure and Business teams
• Coach and mentor team; ensure comprehensive technical docs per SDLC guidelines
• Maintain clear communication across technical and non-technical groups
• Promote an AI- and design-enabled engineering culture aligned with enterprise standards
• Define governance for AI usage and design-to-development workflows

Skills

C#/.NET

Java

AWS

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native development

Mentoring

SDLC

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science / related field

Tools

SwaggerHub

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Figma

Job description

_ Lead with Purpose, Unlock Your Team’s Passion _

At LPL, people leaders hold the key to the employee experience — shaping culture, driving performance, and guiding individuals to new heights. Because when that happens, we all win – clients, LPL, and most importantly our, employees.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer, AVP to build, enhance, scale, and optimize cloud-native applications on AWS. This is an individual contributor role with approximately 80% hands-on engineering and 20% technical leadership.

Strong C#/.NET experience is preferred , although highly experienced Java engineers with comparable enterprise application, API, microservices, and AWS experience will also be considered.

The engineer will remain actively involved in coding while providing technical direction, solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and architectural guidance.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a strong client focus and a commitment to teamwork and who is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Design and Development: Oversee and actively participate in the design and development of high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, ensuring high availability and performance using C#, AngularJS, jQuery, and MS SQL Server 2022.
• Collaborate with Product Teams: Work closely with Product Owners and Product Managers to translate business challenges into effective technical solutions.
• Risk Assessment and Documentation: Conduct technical assessments of risks and issues, providing well-documented recommendations.
• Coordinate Solution Design: Collaborate with leaders from Architecture, Data, Infrastructure, and Business to optimize speed to market.
• Coach and Mentor the Team: Guide the team in developing comprehensive technical documentation in accordance with SDLC guidelines.
• Facilitate Communication: Maintain regular communication with both technical and non-technical groups.
• Champion an AI- and design-enabled engineering culture aligned with enterprise standards
• Define governance, guardrails, and best practices for AI usage and design-to-development workflows

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.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on software engineering experience , with strong expertise in C#/.NET preferred; strong Java experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise applications using REST APIs, microservices, relational databases, and modern software engineering/testing practices.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on AWS and cloud-native application development experience , building and enhancing scalable, high-performing applications and services.
• Experience with AWS services such as Lambda and Step Functions , API-first design, distributed systems, performance optimization, and production system enhancements.
• Demonstrated ability to remain hands-on with coding while providing technical leadership , including solution design, code reviews, architectural guidance, and mentoring.

Core Competencies – AI Awareness & Design Expectations:

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools to accelerate software development.
• Familiarity with LLMs for code generation, review, refactoring, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for design collaboration.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices , including data privacy and security.

Preferences:

• Experience within wealth management, fintech, or the broader financial services industry is preferred.

• Experience with API management and tools such as SwaggerHub.

• Experience with cloud transformation initiatives, with AWS strongly preferred.

• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.

• Experience with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong technical mentorship and engineering leadership skills.

• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

** This is a hybrid role , requiring onsite presence at our Charlotte/Fort Mill or NYC/Midtown office 2–3 days per week , as much of the team and leadership are based there.

Pay Range:

$140,500.00 - $234,100.00

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview:

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. 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.

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