VP, Software Engineering Manager

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

health benefits

employee stock options

paid time off

volunteer time off

more

Job summary

LPL Financial is seeking a strategic VP, Software Development Manager to lead multiple engineering teams focused on Digital Experience, Cash & Liquidity, and Money Movement platforms. You will drive cloud modernization, AI-enabled engineering practices, and governance to deliver secure, scalable solutions for advisors and investors.

Partner with Product, Architecture, Operations, Security, and executives to align technology delivery with business objectives, while fostering innovation,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• 10+ years of leadership overseeing multiple software development teams and large-scale engineering organizations.
• Experience leading cloud migration, platform modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, API and integration platforms, software development lifecycle practices, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale Agile delivery organizations and partner effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop software engineering teams across multiple product and technology domains.
• Establish and execute technology roadmaps, engineering strategies, and modernization initiatives.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, API-first development, event-driven systems, and modern engineering practices.
• Champion AI-assisted software engineering capabilities to improve developer productivity, software quality, automation, and delivery effectiveness.
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Operations, Security, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across digital experience platforms, cash management capabilities, payment and money movement solutions, integrations, and cloud services.
• Oversee delivery planning, resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and execution governance across multiple Agile teams.
• Establish engineering standards, DevSecOps practices, quality frameworks, testing strategies, and operational excellence programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, business partners, and external vendors.
• Ensure technology solutions meet security, compliance, privacy, resiliency, and operational risk standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement, and talent development.
• Utilize engineering and operational metrics to continuously improve software delivery, platform reliability, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

Software leadership

Cloud modernization

AI-enabled practices

Strategic roadmaps

Stakeholder collaboration

Security & compliance

Executive communication

Agile delivery

Vendor management

Engineering governance

Tools

AWS

.NET/C#

Angular

TypeScript

API platforms

Containers

Serverless

Event-driven

DevSecOps

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.

Generate Interest

LPL Financial is seeking a strategic and innovative technology leader to lead engineering teams responsible for Digital Experience, Cash & Liquidity solutions within the Investor Experience Technology organization. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of advisor and investor experiences by delivering modern digital capabilities, money movement solutions, and scalable technology platforms that support business growth and operational excellence.

As Vice President, Software Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving cloud modernization, AI-enabled software engineering practices, engineering excellence, and organizational development. Working closely with Product, Architecture, Operations, Security, and executive leadership teams, you will lead high-performing engineering organizations that build secure, reliable, and client-focused technology solutions.

Job Overview

The Vice President, Software Development Manager is responsible for leading multiple software engineering teams supporting Digital Experience, Cash & Liquidity, and Money Movement platforms. This role oversees engineering strategy, technology delivery, platform modernization, organizational leadership, and operational excellence. The position partners across business and technology functions to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that enhance advisor and investor experiences while supporting long-term enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop software engineering teams across multiple product and technology domains.
• Establish and execute technology roadmaps, engineering strategies, and modernization initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, API-first development, event-driven systems, and modern engineering practices.
• Champion AI-assisted software engineering capabilities to improve developer productivity, software quality, automation, and delivery effectiveness.
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, Operations, Security, Infrastructure, and Compliance teams to deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across digital experience platforms, cash management capabilities, payment and money movement solutions, integrations, and cloud services.
• Oversee delivery planning, resource management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and execution governance across multiple Agile teams.
• Establish engineering standards, DevSecOps practices, quality frameworks, testing strategies, and operational excellence programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executive stakeholders, business partners, and external vendors.
• Ensure technology solutions meet security, compliance, privacy, resiliency, and operational risk standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, continuous improvement, and talent development.
• Utilize engineering and operational metrics to continuously improve software delivery, platform reliability, and organizational effectiveness.

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

• 15+ years of software engineering experience supporting enterprise application development and technology delivery.
• 10+ years of leadership experience managing multiple software development teams and large-scale engineering organizations.
• Experience leading cloud migration, platform modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience with enterprise application architecture, cloud technologies, API and integration platforms, software development lifecycle practices, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale Agile delivery organizations and partner effectively with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Strategic technology leadership.
• Organizational leadership and talent development.
• AI and innovation mindset.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Program execution and operational excellence.
• Engineering governance and delivery management.
• Vendor relationship management.
• Continuous improvement and change leadership.

Preferences

• Experience with Digital Experience, Cash Management, Liquidity Solutions, Payment Processing, or Money Movement platforms.
• Experience with AWS cloud technologies, cloud-native architectures, containers, serverless technologies, and event-driven systems.
• Experience with .NET/C#, Angular, TypeScript, API platforms, integration services, and enterprise application development.
• Experience implementing AI-assisted engineering practices, developer productivity platforms, or intelligent automation solutions.
• Experience within Financial Services, Wealth Management, Banking, FinTech, or other regulated industries.

Pay Range:

$155,300.00 - $258,800.00

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.

Benefits

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off
• 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.

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].