AVP, Principal Software Engineer Lead – .NET & Cloud

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial seeks an AVP Tech, Software Development Lead to shape high-impact systems. You will oversee and contribute to the design and development of critical, scalable apps, partnering with Product and Architecture teams to deliver value.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and client-focused outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in full-stack development, strong .NET/JavaScript expertise, and a solid background in microservices, API-first design, and AWS-based

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in full-stack development using .NET and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience documenting designs with diagrams and following SDLC guidelines.
• Strong track record building microservices and API-first designs.
• Proven AWS knowledge and DevSecOps awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high-volume, low-latency applications using C#, AngularJS, jQuery, and MS SQL Server 2022.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to translate business challenges into technical solutions.
• Assess risks, document recommendations, and guide architectural decisions.
• Mentor the team and enforce SDLC standards and governance for AI-enabled workflows.

Skills

Full-stack development

.NET

Angular/JavaScript

REST APIs

TDD

Education

BS in Computer Science or related

Tools

SwaggerHub

CI/CD

AWS

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.

If you’re ready to lead with intention and discover what’s possible.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary AVP Tech, Software Development Lead who is passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating a strong client focus and a commitment to teamwork.

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 experience in full‑stack application development utilizing .NET, Angular/JavaScript, REST APIs, and relational databases with TDD approach
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with enterprise software development processes, including documentation through sequence diagrams, activity diagrams
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in developing microservices and implementing API‑first design principles
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with AWS technologies (AWS Lambda, Step Functions)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering

Core Competencies

• Using AI copilots (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Antigravity) to accelerate development
• Applying LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for code generation, review, refactoring, debugging
• Familiarity with Figma for design collaboration
• Understanding responsible AI usage including data privacy and security

Preferences

• API Management experience with SwaggerHub
• Cloud transformation expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices
• Proficiency in source control and CI/CD
• Mentorship and development 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 that allow them 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 [phone].