Software Development Manager

We are looking for a Vice President II of Software Engineering at LPL Financial who will play a pivotal role in leading and shaping the technology organization responsible for the Investor Experience for end-investors and institutions.

This role will require working with key stakeholders to deliver the vision and integrated capabilities through self-service investor-facing platforms and experiences. The successful candidate will focus on fostering engineering excellence and leading high-performing teams within an innovative culture. You will work with a dynamic, high-caliber, cross-functional team including Engineering, Product, and Design to create world-class products and empower teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Lead the engineering team to successfully deliver technology solutions including standards, pre-production environments, and development tools. Drive and support AI Enablement and Engineering Transformation. Lead the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices (e.g., code generation, automated testing, developer copilots) to improve productivity and code quality.

In addition, this position partners with other agile team leaders to share learnings, mitigate technical dependencies, plan for capacity needs, and establish practice consistency across agile teams. Activities will also include daily oversight of development quality and partnering with solution architecture teams to establish patterns that progress teams toward scalable platforms.

Responsibilities

Team Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing a team of software developers and ensuring that they are productive, motivated, and aligned with the goals of the technology organization. Recruit, coach, and manage software engineering talent across product teams.

Agile Delivery Leadership: The Software Development Manager is responsible for leading Agile delivery across product teams, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives. They facilitate Agile practices, drive sprint and release planning, manage team capacity and dependencies, remove delivery impediments, and partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Architecture stakeholders to ensure solutions are delivered on time, aligned to business priorities, and meet quality standards.

Technical Expertise: The Software Development Manager is expected to have a deep understanding of the technology stack used at LPL Financial and be able to provide technical guidance to team members. They are expected to stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Stakeholder Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This includes collaborating with other departments across the organization, as well as managing relationships with vendors, clients, and partners.

Risk Management: The Software Development Manager is responsible for identifying and mitigating risks associated with software development initiatives. They must ensure that appropriate controls are in place to manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Planning: The Software Development Manager is responsible for contributing to the strategic planning process of the organization. They must identify opportunities for technology to drive business growth and assess risks associated with emerging technologies.

Continuous Improvement: The Software Development Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement across software development and Agile delivery practices. They must identify areas for optimization and implement changes that improve efficiency, delivery predictability, productivity, and quality.

What Are We Looking For?

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

You will be part of a highly motivated engineering team that’s leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver world-class products and services to end investors, driving positive investor engagement and, ultimately, success for our advisor clients., BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 15+ years of experience in full-stack development designing interactive web applications, developing microservices, public cloud solutions, web services (REST APIs), Kafka messaging, and integrating with vendor APIs.

Minimum of 15+ years of experience within a combination of .NET, Angular, JavaScript, C#, SQL Server, AWS (containers and serverless), Git, Visual Studio, and/or front-end technologies.

Minimum of 10+ years of experience leading Agile software delivery teams in a Manager, Agile Delivery Lead, Scrum Master, or Technology Leadership capacity, guiding teams toward successful product delivery, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Minimum of 5+ years in a Solution Architect capacity, designing and implementing complex systems, including developing solutions from scratch.

Preferences

Cloud technology solution experience; AWS certifications preferred.

Financial industry experience, particularly within wealth and asset management organizations.

Strong executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate technical solutions across the organization and experience partnering with senior leaders to drive positive business outcomes.

Drive integration of AI capabilities into the Account View platform, enhancing personalization, insights, and client experience.

Establish standards and guardrails for responsible AI usage, including data privacy, model governance, and regulatory compliance.

Identify opportunities to leverage machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation to modernize workflows and reduce manual effort.

Partner with enterprise AI, Data, and Architecture teams to align with LPL’s broader AI strategy and reusable capabilities.

Upskill engineering teams on AI/ML concepts, tools, and best practices to build a future-ready workforce.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interface with customers to gather business needs and present effective solutions.

Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing, and executing tasks utilizing available resources and tools.

Expert experience leading Agile delivery practices and championing Agile principles across multiple teams, driving predictability, transparency, continuous improvement, and high-performing team outcomes., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AngularJS, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Automation, Best Practices, Brokerage, Business Growth, Business Model, Business Services, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer/Client Research, Data Modeling, Emerging Technology, Engineering Management, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Services, Git, Internet Security, Interviewing Skills, Investment Services, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Learning, Microservices, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, Operational Improvement, Predictive Modeling, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Regulations, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Engineering, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Programming Tools, Public Cloud, Quality Metrics, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, ScrumMaster, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Relations, Wealth Management, Web Design, Web Programming, Web Services, Writing Skills

$192,095.00 - $320,227.00 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.