AVP, Software Development Manager

Company: LPL Financial
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 16, 2022

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!

LPL Financial (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for the advisor, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader* in the markets we serve, supporting more than 18,000 financial advisors, 800 institution-based investment programs and 450 independent RIA firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-centered model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial advisor. At LPL, independence means that advisors have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run their perfect practice. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Job Overview:
We are looking for a Software Development Manager (AVP) who will be part of the Technology organization that is responsible for providing solutions for advisors and the home office.

Responsibilities:
As the Manager/Tech Lead, guide the team 's development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support

Design, develop, test and implement technical solutions based on business requirements and strategic direction

Provide technical leadership to teammates through technical design, code reviews and implementation of best practices, adhering to LPL 's SDLC and RM processes.

Collaborate with other Development teams, Enterprise Architecture and Support teams to design, develop, test and maintain the various platforms and their -integration with other systems.

Assess opportunities for application and process improvements and prepare documentation outlining platform road map.

Maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance existing systems.

Communicate with technical and non-technical groups on a regular basis as part of product/project support

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 are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement .

Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience in a Manager/Tech Lead capacity, guide the team 's development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support

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

10+ years of experience in Full- stack development designing interactive web applications, developing web services (REST/SOAP) and integrating with vendor APIs.

Core Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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

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

Experience working with remote teams and contingent workers/SOW

Experience using Agile & Waterfall methodologies

Why LPL?
At LPL, we believe that objective financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone. As the nation 's leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services. We provide you with a work environment that encourages your creativity and growth, a leadership team that is supportive and responsive, and the opportunity to create a career that has no limits, only amazing potential.

We are - one team on one mission. We take care of our advisors, so they can take care of their clients.

Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. We are committed to supporting workplace equality, and we embrace the different perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We also care for our communities, and we encourage our employees to do the same. This creates an environment in which you can do your best work.

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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 an @lp lfinancial.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 (800) 877-7210.

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