• Job Description

  Req#: R-028317

  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!

  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:

  At LPL Financial we consider it our mission to take care of our advisors so they can take care of their client. Joining as a VP, Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams responsible for our Enterprise Data Warehouse and Data Distribution functions. This position will help the teams driving modernization and strategic solutions for our on-premises and cloud architectures. Specifically, this position will interface with our architecture and development teams to help lead the strategic modernization of our data warehouse and distribution components as part of the larger Data Foundations program. The position requires experience with architecting and engineering data solutions using AWS cloud services, Big Data, and Snowflake.

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership, architecture and engineering to technology teams based on business objective and strategic direction for our Enterprise Data Warehouse and Distribution Groups
  • Engage in the design, architecture and scope discussions to frame the LPL Data Warehousing and Distribution approach across the broader Data Foundations program
  • Collaborate with other development teams, enterprise architecture and operations to design, develop and maintain on-premises and cloud based platforms integrating CI/CD capabilities.
  • Lead engineering and technical design discussions with the development teams and monitor all agile ceremonies
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert to the broader development teams assisting with AWS services (Glue, Lambda, Event Bridge), Databases (Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server), Big Data
  • Creates best practices for team members to follow to meet key objectives of the technology platform.

  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.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Overall 15+ years of experience with 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex systems within a data warehouse and distribution functions
  • Excellent understanding of IT architecture and experience in data platforms on premises and the cloud
  • 5+ years of experience working with Python, Spark framework (Pyspark or Scala), AWS Cloud services Glue ETL, Lambda, Event Bridge, Airflow, and project implementation in Snowflake
  • 5+ years of experience working with Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle, MapR, and Hadoop databases
  • 5+ years of leadership and management experience

  Core Competencies:

  • Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools
  • Is visible, vocal, and objective. Exemplary collaboration, interpersonal, and presentation skills
  • Superior skill and ability in multi-tasking and appropriate prioritization
  • Has technical vision and can drive best in class solutions
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Motivated and driven by achieving strategic technical solutions

  Preferences:

  • Cloud Architecture certification preferred
  • Snowflake SnowPro certification preferred
  • 5+ Technical leadership expertise within an agile delivery framework
  • 5+ Experience with Data Platforms (Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle)
  • 5+ Financial services experience
  • Scaled Agile (SAFe) certification (PO/PM) preferred

  
  

  Pay Range:

  $125,400-$188,100/year

  
  

  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!

  
  

  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.

• About the company

  LPL Financial Holdings Inc was founded in 1968 and is considered the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States.

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