LPL Financial
New Grad 2026 - Technology, Software Development
LPL Financial, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
Software Development Technology Associate
At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Joining us as a technologist puts you at the heart of our transformation into a high-performance fintech organization. With locations in Austin, Charlotte, and San Diego, our team of dedicated professionals supports financial advisors in enhancing their clients' financial futures. Your work will revolutionize our support for financial advisors and make a difference to millions of lives. If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial. We are a team of passionate technologists dedicated to building innovative solutions that leverage the power of the cloud. Our culture values experimentation, continuous improvement, and teamwork. We believe in empowering every developerregardless of experienceto contribute meaningfully to our mission of delivering robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications for our advisors. As a Software Development Technology Associate, you will develop technology solutions to support the firm's strategic product roadmaps. You will join our dynamic team, working at the forefront of cloud technologies. In this role, you will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining applications ranging from web-based interfaces to robust backend services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, champion modern testing practices like TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), and help automate our development and deployment pipelines. If you are eager to learn, thrive in collaborative settings, and are excited by the prospect of working with the latest in cloud computing and software engineering, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities:
Application Development: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment of high-quality web and backend applications. Cloud Technologies: Build, configure, and maintain applications deployed on leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Backend Services: Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using modern programming languages (such as Python, .NET, Node.js, Typescript and others). Web Applications: Work on interactive web applications with responsive and accessible user interfaces using frameworks like React or Angular. Testing & Quality Assurance: Practice TDD and BDD methodologies to write clear, effective tests before and during development, ensuring software quality and reliability. Automation: Create and maintain automated test scripts, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and monitoring solutions. Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in agile ceremoniessuch as daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectivesworking with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver value iteratively. Documentation: Write clear, concise documentation for code, APIs, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing. Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development and cloud computing. Problem Solving: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and system issues, bringing creative solutions to complex challenges. Utilize AI tools to optimize development processes and enhance productivity What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, or related field required Classroom experience directly related to your preferred role Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and task completion, taking ownership of assignments Core Competencies:
Proficient organizational and communication skills, both oral and written Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to embrace change and quickly learn new technologies and frameworks as the software landscape evolves Preferences:
Experiences such as an internship, hackathon, research project or related experience Demonstrated time management skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams Please note: In order to be eligible, candidates must have an expected graduation date between May 2025 and June 2026. Disclaimer for International Students:
Positions offered are for full time work at 40 hours per week Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your ability prior to applying Also, you will need to obtain an approved I-120 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) for CPT employment Pay Range: 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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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. 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.
At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Joining us as a technologist puts you at the heart of our transformation into a high-performance fintech organization. With locations in Austin, Charlotte, and San Diego, our team of dedicated professionals supports financial advisors in enhancing their clients' financial futures. Your work will revolutionize our support for financial advisors and make a difference to millions of lives. If you're ready to take the next step, discover what's possible with LPL Financial. We are a team of passionate technologists dedicated to building innovative solutions that leverage the power of the cloud. Our culture values experimentation, continuous improvement, and teamwork. We believe in empowering every developerregardless of experienceto contribute meaningfully to our mission of delivering robust, scalable, and user-friendly applications for our advisors. As a Software Development Technology Associate, you will develop technology solutions to support the firm's strategic product roadmaps. You will join our dynamic team, working at the forefront of cloud technologies. In this role, you will contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining applications ranging from web-based interfaces to robust backend services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment, champion modern testing practices like TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), and help automate our development and deployment pipelines. If you are eager to learn, thrive in collaborative settings, and are excited by the prospect of working with the latest in cloud computing and software engineering, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities:
Application Development: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment of high-quality web and backend applications. Cloud Technologies: Build, configure, and maintain applications deployed on leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Backend Services: Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using modern programming languages (such as Python, .NET, Node.js, Typescript and others). Web Applications: Work on interactive web applications with responsive and accessible user interfaces using frameworks like React or Angular. Testing & Quality Assurance: Practice TDD and BDD methodologies to write clear, effective tests before and during development, ensuring software quality and reliability. Automation: Create and maintain automated test scripts, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and monitoring solutions. Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in agile ceremoniessuch as daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectivesworking with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver value iteratively. Documentation: Write clear, concise documentation for code, APIs, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing. Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development and cloud computing. Problem Solving: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and system issues, bringing creative solutions to complex challenges. Utilize AI tools to optimize development processes and enhance productivity What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, or related field required Classroom experience directly related to your preferred role Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and task completion, taking ownership of assignments Core Competencies:
Proficient organizational and communication skills, both oral and written Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to embrace change and quickly learn new technologies and frameworks as the software landscape evolves Preferences:
Experiences such as an internship, hackathon, research project or related experience Demonstrated time management skills Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams Please note: In order to be eligible, candidates must have an expected graduation date between May 2025 and June 2026. Disclaimer for International Students:
Positions offered are for full time work at 40 hours per week Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your ability prior to applying Also, you will need to obtain an approved I-120 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status) for CPT employment Pay Range: 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. LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 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. 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.