LPL Financials
AVP - Software Engineering Manager - Platform Modernization
Leads platform modernization initiatives at LPL Financial's GCC in Hyderabad, managing engineers and the technical roadmap to move legacy platforms to cloud-native, microservices-based architecture on AWS (Kong, Kafka, CI/CD, IaC), with AI used to drive migrations.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 14+ years in software development with 3-5 years in leadership/management focused on platform or infrastructure modernization
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset
- Proficient with AI to drive migrations
- Expertise in Kong, Kafka, AWS
- Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native application development
- Deep expertise in modern architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven), distributed systems, and API design
- Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data streaming platforms
- Proven experience leading large-scale platform modernization including legacy-to-new tech stack and API modernization
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js) and associated frameworks
Nice to have
- Understanding of Tibco EMS and DataPower
Full description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic AVP - Software Engineering Manager to lead our Platform Modernization initiatives at GCC India. This role involves overseeing the strategic planning, development, and execution of projects aimed at enhancing our core technology platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and innovation
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
- Define and execute the technical roadmap for platform modernization, aligning with overall business objectives and architectural principles
- Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and technologies (e.g., cloud-native architectures, microservices, DevOps, CI/CD)
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure software solutions for critical platform components
- Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability through code reviews, testing strategies, and adherence to best practices
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the engineering team
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to platform modernization and software engineering
Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 14+ years of experience in software development with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/management role, specifically focused on platform or infrastructure modernization
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical teams
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset
- Proficient with AI to drive migrations
Core Competencies:
- Expertise in Kong, Kafka, AWS
- Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native application development
- Deep expertise in modern architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven), distributed systems, and API design
- Solid understanding of database technologies (relational and NoSQL) and data streaming platforms
- Proven experience leading large-scale Platform modernization that includes both Legacy platforms to new Tech stack and API modernization as well
- In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems