AVP, Tech Lead - Software Engineering

LPL Financial LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 141,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial LLC is seeking an AVP Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of large-scale cloud-native services on AWS. You will influence distributed architectures and support millions of advisor data flows.

The role focuses on CQRS and event-sourced patterns, real-time event streaming, and containerized deployments in AWS, with emphasis on reliability, security, and scalability across enterprise platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with progressive technical lead responsibilities within enterprise technology environments.
• Experience with at least one of the following technologies: C# 10+, .NET Core, Python, or Java.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS services including EKS/ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, ElastiCache Redis, RDS Aurora, and API Gateway.
• 3+ years of experience implementing CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
• Experience with caching and event streaming technologies such as Kafka or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native services hosted in AWS.
• Build, deploy, and support containerized applications in AWS EKS environments using Helm charts, blue/green deployment strategies, and auto-scaling capabilities.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for AWS services including EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and RDS.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs that support versioning and backward compatibility requirements.
• Participate in event storming, domain modeling, architecture discussions, and technical design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Implement CQRS, event sourcing, and event-driven architectures to support scalable and resilient business services.
• Contribute to application performance, reliability, security, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support integration and modernization efforts across enterprise platforms and services.

Skills

Distributed systems

CQRS

Event Sourcing

REST APIs

Tools

AWS services (EKS, ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, RDS)

Kafka

Terraform

API Gateway

Job description

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 LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

We are seeking an AVP Software Engineer to join our Prospect and Client Management team. In this role, you will design, develop, and lead the implementation of large-scale enterprise services using AWS cloud-native technologies to manage participant data for millions of advisors. You will contribute to distributed systems architecture, implement CQRS and event sourcing patterns, support real-time event streaming, and deploy containerized applications in AWS environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native services hosted in AWS.
• Build, deploy, and support containerized applications in AWS EKS environments using Helm charts, blue/green deployment strategies, and auto-scaling capabilities.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for AWS services including EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and RDS.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs that support versioning and backward compatibility requirements.
• Participate in event storming, domain modeling, architecture discussions, and technical design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Implement CQRS, event sourcing, and event-driven architectures to support scalable and resilient business services.
• Contribute to application performance, reliability, security, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support integration and modernization efforts across enterprise platforms and services.

What Are We Looking For?

We are seeking professionals who consistently pursue greatness, act with integrity, are driven to help our clients succeed, win together, and create and share joy. The ideal candidate brings strong experience building distributed systems, collaborates effectively across technical and business teams, and delivers scalable, resilient solutions that support business growth and client success.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including progressive technical lead responsibilities within enterprise technology environments.
• Experience with at least one of the following technologies: C# 10+, .NET Core, Python, or Java.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS services including EKS/ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, ElastiCache Redis, RDS Aurora, and API Gateway.
• 3+ years of experience implementing CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns.
• Experience with caching and event streaming technologies such as Kafka or similar platforms.

Preferences

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases.
• Familiarity with legacy system integration and migration strategies.
• Knowledge of event sourcing data modeling and schema evolution.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development practices.

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!

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, 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, visit www.lpl.com.

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

Principals only. 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].