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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AVP, Principal Software Engineer Lead - AI, APIs & Cloud - **Company:** LPL Financial - **Location:** Fort Mill, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $234,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Activity Diagram, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, JQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, System Availability, Large Language Models, AWS Lambda, AngularJS, Information Technology, Figma, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, GPT, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Api Management, Microservices - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=34fa21c87d3ae2cd ## About the Role 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., 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., * Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in full-stack application development utilizing .NET/Java, 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: AI Awareness & Design Expectations * 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 ## Description * 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 ## Related Videos - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1309-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [AI Killed DevOps... 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