Senior Software Developer

We are seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join the Investment Planning Technology team. In this role, you will work across the full engineering lifecycle, including software development, test automation, DevOps, and end-to-end ownership of key capabilities. You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality systems that enable advisors to provide investment planning solutions for their clients, leveraging modern tooling and cloud technologies to build scalable, reliable platforms., * Develop and maintain software products used by advisors and investors to support investment planning and client engagement.

• Perform peer-to-peer and team code reviews, promoting engineering best practices and sharing knowledge on emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners to support product delivery, system operations, and continuous improvement.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and actively contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and demonstrations.
• Support Agile product development teams building cloud-based, modern technology solutions.
• Work closely with Development, Architecture, QA, Release Management, and Support teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain integrated platforms.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and follow SAFe methodology, including daily scrums, sprint planning, and PI planning.

What Are We Looking For?

We're seeking collaborative engineers who thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver exceptional results. Our ideal candidates embrace innovation, act with integrity, and take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions. We value those who contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and shared success, and who are motivated by building technology that helps advisors better serve their clients.

• 12+ years of experience designing and building RESTful APIs and services in Java.
• 5+ years of development experience on the AWS platform.
• 5+ years of experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
• 2+ years of experience with test automation (e.g., unit, integration, or end-to-end testing).
• 5+ years of experience providing engineering team leadership or technical guidance (mentoring, leading initiatives, or driving technical decisions).

Core Competencies

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in Agile environments, managing priorities and delivering on commitments.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills applied to complex software and systems challenges.
• Commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Preferences

• Experience developing cross-functional and integrated systems across multiple platforms or domains.
• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect Associate certification.
• Experience with GitHub or similar version control and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with REST integrations, relational databases, and data modeling.
• Experience with DevOps automation, including scripting and GitHub Actions (or similar CI/CD tooling).

$106,100.00 - $176,900.00

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!

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 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!