LPL Financial
VP Software Development, Quality Engineering
LPL Financial, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
LPL's Quality Engineering team is seeking an exceptional quality engineering leader who is a strategic thinker, results oriented, execution focused with a strong track record in technology delivery space. As the VP, Quality engineering leader at LPL, you will be leading people leaders, work side by side with our Development, Product, Operations, Business units, and Enterprise Architecture teams to create strategy, deliver our roadmap with quality, efficiency with focus on functional and non-functional requirements. The right person for this role will excel in growing and leading a team of quality engineering leaders and SDETs in an agile environment that drives strategic thought and tactical execution for high visibility, high value stream initiatives with focus on quality and automation.
Responsibilities
Ensure products continuously comply with LPL’s quality, performance, reliability, security, compliance and regulatory requirements
Responsible for testing and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for LPL that are in accordance with customer expectations, business aspirations, and architecture principles
Experience with driving CI/CD practice, test automation and shift left Quality
Drive the implementation and accuracy of quality metric, trend detection and implement preventive measures in upstream product development activities
Provide full visibility on delivery, quality, automation and efficiency related metrics to internal stake holders
The role will entail building, leading and growing a talented engineering team, nurturing best engineering practices, collaborating closely across various cross-functional teams
Drive a results-oriented culture, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, execution, and craftsmanship as a Customer Champion
Develop trusted partnerships with developers, product, business partners, and architecture leaders to drive optimized platform product delivery
Drive effective, mature Agile practices and continuous execution improvements within your teams
Manage stakeholder planning, communications ensuring key outcomes and deliver executive level status updates to all stake holders
Build execution momentum by identifying patterns that work well and transforming the anti-patterns that inhibit the team’s progress
Led by example. Build, coach, and manage a strong team of engineers and engineering managers who set the standard and can up-level the overall talent of the extended organization
Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent products and programs from delivering on product and program objectives
Focus on innovation as a key cultural element and optimize for efficiencies by bringing unique solutions to the table and questioning the status quo and supporting the modernization efforts
Embrace a data and metrics (KPIs, OKRs) driven culture to help make informed decisions, to help prioritize work, to demonstrate progress and inspire followership of the purpose driven outcomes
Align closely with business goals by understanding them carefully and drive engineering efficiencies for effective execution
Function effectively in a dynamically changing competitive and regulatory environment and manage continuously changing business needs
Set goals for the team members, and help them track, measure, and in most cases exceed the set goals
Lead with empathy, transparency, clarity, and pragmatism to build trust and camaraderie with and within the team
Encourage and entertain a culture that nurtures and promotes inclusion and diversity and engages and empowers every team member to bring their best self to work every day
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
BS/MS computer science degree or related field from an accredited college or university
5+ years of experience in leading leaders, team of teams and supporting 15+ scrum teams
15+ years of experience in software development or quality engineering, in the software technology field
Core Competencies
Must be self-driven, yet flexible and adaptable with outstanding communications skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure managing multiple programs
Highly Competent with Functional Test automation frameworks, Accessibility & Performance testing
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS is desired
Good understanding of Enterprise Architecture, Software design, Implementation & testing
Strong object-oriented programming skills and expertise
Experience with SQL, DB, Postgres, snowflake, hands-on experience in development (Python, Java, JavaScript, or any other object-oriented programming language), execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts
Preferences
Significant experience in functional test automation frameworks, performance and accessibility testing.
Technical knowledge/coding skills in any of the following: Java, C# .Net and/or Python
Solid experience with CI/CD & Cloud technologies
#LI-Hybrid
Pay Range:
$138,488-$230,813/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!
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, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institutions, 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.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment:
We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.
Limitless Career Potential:
Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
Unified Mission:
We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
Impactful Work:
Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
Commitment to Equality:
We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Community Focus:
We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
Benefits and Total Rewards:
Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance.
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 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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Responsibilities
Ensure products continuously comply with LPL’s quality, performance, reliability, security, compliance and regulatory requirements
Responsible for testing and delivering state-of-the-art solutions for LPL that are in accordance with customer expectations, business aspirations, and architecture principles
Experience with driving CI/CD practice, test automation and shift left Quality
Drive the implementation and accuracy of quality metric, trend detection and implement preventive measures in upstream product development activities
Provide full visibility on delivery, quality, automation and efficiency related metrics to internal stake holders
The role will entail building, leading and growing a talented engineering team, nurturing best engineering practices, collaborating closely across various cross-functional teams
Drive a results-oriented culture, with a strong focus on engineering excellence, execution, and craftsmanship as a Customer Champion
Develop trusted partnerships with developers, product, business partners, and architecture leaders to drive optimized platform product delivery
Drive effective, mature Agile practices and continuous execution improvements within your teams
Manage stakeholder planning, communications ensuring key outcomes and deliver executive level status updates to all stake holders
Build execution momentum by identifying patterns that work well and transforming the anti-patterns that inhibit the team’s progress
Led by example. Build, coach, and manage a strong team of engineers and engineering managers who set the standard and can up-level the overall talent of the extended organization
Anticipate and aggressively remove obstacles that slow down or prevent products and programs from delivering on product and program objectives
Focus on innovation as a key cultural element and optimize for efficiencies by bringing unique solutions to the table and questioning the status quo and supporting the modernization efforts
Embrace a data and metrics (KPIs, OKRs) driven culture to help make informed decisions, to help prioritize work, to demonstrate progress and inspire followership of the purpose driven outcomes
Align closely with business goals by understanding them carefully and drive engineering efficiencies for effective execution
Function effectively in a dynamically changing competitive and regulatory environment and manage continuously changing business needs
Set goals for the team members, and help them track, measure, and in most cases exceed the set goals
Lead with empathy, transparency, clarity, and pragmatism to build trust and camaraderie with and within the team
Encourage and entertain a culture that nurtures and promotes inclusion and diversity and engages and empowers every team member to bring their best self to work every day
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
BS/MS computer science degree or related field from an accredited college or university
5+ years of experience in leading leaders, team of teams and supporting 15+ scrum teams
15+ years of experience in software development or quality engineering, in the software technology field
Core Competencies
Must be self-driven, yet flexible and adaptable with outstanding communications skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure managing multiple programs
Highly Competent with Functional Test automation frameworks, Accessibility & Performance testing
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS is desired
Good understanding of Enterprise Architecture, Software design, Implementation & testing
Strong object-oriented programming skills and expertise
Experience with SQL, DB, Postgres, snowflake, hands-on experience in development (Python, Java, JavaScript, or any other object-oriented programming language), execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts
Preferences
Significant experience in functional test automation frameworks, performance and accessibility testing.
Technical knowledge/coding skills in any of the following: Java, C# .Net and/or Python
Solid experience with CI/CD & Cloud technologies
#LI-Hybrid
Pay Range:
$138,488-$230,813/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!
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, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institutions, 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.
For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment:
We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team.
Limitless Career Potential:
Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential.
Unified Mission:
We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients.
Impactful Work:
Our size is just right for you to make a real impact.
Commitment to Equality:
We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Community Focus:
We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same.
Benefits and Total Rewards:
Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance.
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 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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