VP Software Development, Quality Engineering

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a VP, Quality Engineering Leader to drive quality and strategy within the team. This role involves leading engineering efforts to ensure compliance with quality standards, enhancing agile methodologies, and fostering a strong team culture focused on innovation and accountability. Candidates should have extensive experience in leading teams and quality assurance in software development.

Benefits

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading leaders and managing multiple scrum teams.
• 15+ years of experience in software development or quality engineering.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a team of quality engineering leaders and SDETs.
• Ensure products comply with LPL's quality and regulatory standards.
• Drive CI/CD practice and test automation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Test automation

Agile practices

Quality assurance

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Are you a team player? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested in being part of a team that is working to transform and do things differently? If so, LPL Financial is the place for you!

Excited to learn more? If so, then this could be the role for you!

Job Overview:

LPL's Quality Engineering team is seeking an exceptional quality engineering leader who is a strategic thinker, results oriented, execution focused with a strong track record in technology delivery space. As the VP, Quality engineering leader at LPL, you will be leading people leaders, work side by side with our Development, Product, Operations, Business units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to create strategy, deliver our roadmap with quality, efficiency with focus on functional and non-functional requirements. The right person for this role will excel in growing and leading a team of quality engineering leaders and SDETs in an agile environment that drives strategic thought and tactical execution for high visibility, high value stream initiatives with focus on quality and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure products continuously comply with LPL’s quality, performance, reliability, security, compliance and regulatory requirements
• Responsible for testing and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for LPL that are in accordance with customer expectations, business aspirations, and architecture principles
• Experience with driving CI / CD practice, test automation and shift left Quality
• Drive the implementation and accuracy of quality metric, trend detection and implement preventive measures in upstream product development activities
• Provide full visibility on delivery, quality, automation and efficiency related metrics to internal stake holders
• The role will entail building, leading and growing a talented engineering team, nurturing best engineering practices, collaborating closely across various cross-functional teams
• Drive a results-oriented culture, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, execution, and craftsmanship as a Customer Champion
• Develop trusted partnerships with developers, product, business partners, and architecture leaders to drive optimized platform product delivery
• Drive effective, mature Agile practices and continuous execution improvements within your teams
• Manage stakeholder planning, communications ensuring key outcomes and deliver executive level status updates to all stake holders
• Build execution momentum by identifying patterns that work well and transforming the anti-patterns that inhibit the team’s progress
• Led by example. Build, coach, and manage a strong team of engineers and engineering managers who set the standard and can up-level the overall talent of the extended organization
• Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent products and programs from delivering on product and program objectives
• Focus on innovation as a key cultural element and optimize for efficiencies by bringing unique solutions to the table and questioning the status quo and supporting the modernization efforts
• Embrace a data and metrics (KPIs, OKRs) driven culture to help make informed decisions, to help prioritize work, to demonstrate progress and inspire followership of the purpose driven outcomes
• Align closely with business goals by understanding them carefully and drive engineering efficiencies for effective execution
• Function effectively in a dynamically changing competitive and regulatory environment and manage continuously changing business needs
• Set goals for the team members, and help them track, measure, and in most cases exceed the set goals
• Lead with empathy, transparency, clarity, and pragmatism to build trust and camaraderie with and within the team
• Encourage and entertain a culture that nurtures and promotes inclusion and diversity and engages and empowers every team member to bring their best self to work every day

What are we looking for?

We want strong collaborators who can deliver world-class client experiences. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented and have the skills, ability and experience to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• BS/MS computer science degree or related field from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in leading leaders, team of teams and supporting 15+ scrum teams
• 15+ years of experience in software development or quality engineering, in the software technology field

Core Competencies:

• Must be self-driven, yet flexible and adaptable with outstanding communications skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure managing multiple programs
• Highly Competent with Functional Test automation frameworks, Accessibility & Performance testing
• Demonstrated experience on business rules related to Securities Trading (Equity, Option, Mutual Fund, Annuity and Fixed Income Trading).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS is desired
• Good understanding of Enterprise Architecture, Software design, Implementation & testing
• Strong object-oriented programming skills and expertise

Preferences:

• Significant experience in functional test automation frameworks, performance and accessibility testing.
• Technical knowledge/coding skills in any of the following: Java, C# .Net and/or Python
• Solid experience with CI/CD & Cloud technologies

Pay Range:

$145,400-$242,300/year
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) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.

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.

Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity

At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.

Why LPL?

• Innovative Environment:We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential:Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission:We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work:Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality:We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus:We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews:

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from [e-mail] 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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