AVP, Principal Software Engineer - Fee Billing

Talanto; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial in Austin, TX is seeking an AVP, Principal Software Engineer - Fee Billing to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure enterprise solutions. This hands-on role partners with stakeholders, product teams, architects, QA, and operations to align with business goals and roadmaps.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development, strong experience with .NET/C# or Java, AWS, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and a track record of CI/CD, DevOps, and microservices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, application architecture, and enterprise solution delivery.
• Preferred development background using .NET/C# or Java.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Strong database experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise applications and services.
• Design and develop scalable solutions using service-oriented and microservices architectures.
• Participate in and provide leadership across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Drive cloud-native development initiatives leveraging AWS services and best practices.
• Build and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using Git-based source control and deployment tools.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices, quality, and security standards.
• Utilize AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT to improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.

Skills

C#

Java

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Microservices

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Microsoft SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

AVP, Principal Software Engineer - Fee Billing

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Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at ••••••••••••• to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP), Technology Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions. This role partners with business stakeholders, product teams, architects, QA, and operations teams to deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives and product roadmaps.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on with strong expertise in application development, cloud technologies, databases, DevOps, and modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted software development.

Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise applications and services.

Design and develop scalable solutions using service-oriented and microservices architectures.

Participate in and provide leadership across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Drive cloud-native development initiatives leveraging AWS services and best practices.

Build and maintain secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using Git-based source control and deployment tools.

Provide advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and production support.

Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Conduct code reviews and promote engineering best practices, quality, and security standards.

Utilize AI development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT to improve developer productivity and accelerate software delivery.

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:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, application architecture, and enterprise solution delivery.

Preferred development background using .NET/C# or Java.

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.

Strong database experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including data modeling, performance tuning, and optimization.

Core Competencies :

Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent tools.

Experience designing REST APIs, distributed systems, and microservices architectures.

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and software design patterns.

Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring development teams.

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

This is ahybrid role, requiring onsite presence at ourAustin TXoffice2–3 days per week, as much of the team and leadership are based there. Leadership team might consider our NYC or Fort Mill SC offices too.

Pay Range:

$147,500.00 - $245,900.00Actual 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!