AVP Software Engineer

LPL Financial

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Mill, SCCharlotte, NC
Salary
$140,500–$234,100 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
71 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $187k
$115k $247k
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This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $134,500–$222,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $187k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About LPL Financial

LPL Financial is the largest independent broker-dealer in the United States, providing brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial institutions. Industry: Financial Services & Wealth Management

LPL Financial currently has 101 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,673–$204,455 across 55 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP Software Engineer

The AVP, Software Engineer joins the technology team to lead the delivery of innovative solutions supporting critical business initiatives. This role involves leading, coaching, and developing technology professionals while overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise applications. You will partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant technical solutions. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and budgeting while ensuring adherence to technology governance and cybersecurity standards. The position requires expertise in software development lifecycle methodologies, cloud technologies, data platforms, and AI-enabled productivity tools. Preferred technical skills include Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. This role operates within a regulated financial services and wealth management domain.

What does a Software Engineer earn in North Carolina?

Median $187300 from 51 postings across 15 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead, coach, and develop technology professionals to foster a high-performing team environment.
  • Oversee the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications and technology solutions.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to translate organizational needs into scalable and secure technical requirements.
  • Manage project delivery including planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies to improve efficiency, security, and operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance with technology governance, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop operational procedures for monitoring, incident management, and disaster recovery.
  • Contribute to technology strategy, roadmap development, and modernization initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • 8+ years of progressive technology experience.
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership, management, or team-lead capacity.
  • Experience leading technology projects, technology teams, and software or infrastructure delivery initiatives.
  • Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and modern technology delivery practices.
  • Experience utilizing cloud technologies, enterprise applications, data platforms, or AI-enabled productivity tools.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline (preferred).
  • Experience with programming languages, cloud platforms, data warehousing, or regulated industries (preferred).

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