Engineer II

Location: Fort Mill/Charlotte

As an Engineer II, Technology at LPL Financial Corp, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing technology initiatives, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and secure solutions that support our strategic business objectives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a strong understanding of financial services technology.

Job Responsibilities**

• Design, development, implementation, and maintenance of critical technology systems and applications, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, define project scope, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance efficiency, performance, and security of LPL's technology infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal security policies.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and best practices for system monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
• Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap development for technology initiatives.

Job Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in technology roles, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven experience in managing complex technology projects and leading technical teams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript) and experience with relevant frameworks.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and experience with cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data warehousing solutions.
• Highly proficient using AI in day to day to help improve efficiency and accelerate business value.
• Familiarity with financial services industry regulations, compliance, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Pay Range

$42.40-$70.67/hour

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!

Company Overview

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 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 @lplfinancial.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 (855) 575-6947.

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