AVP Lead Developer, Trading

Tech Lead

Lead a tech team to design, develop, test and implement technical solutions based on business requirements and strategic direction utilizing AWS cloud native technologies (EC2, S3, ECS, EKS, ELB, RDS, R53, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS).

Deep understanding and seasoned on cloud migration strategies with AWS and e2e SDLC.

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including architecture, data, product, and business partners, and strategies to scale and modernize existing trading platforms.

Work collaboratively with quality assurance engineering teams, DevOps and PMO to ensure all SDLC processes and Agile best practices are followed.

Code and implement guardrails to enable self-service and frictionless delivery allowing teams to build and own end-to-end applications and services in the cloud.

Formulating workable solutions to complex challenges, logically deliberating on courses of action by examining and challenging assumptions, discerning hidden value, objectively evaluating evidence, and assessing conclusions.

Measure success by say/do, velocity, defect remediation, and clear value to the trading platforms.

Provide technical leadership to teammates through technical design and implementation of industry best practices adhering to LPL's modernization practices, cloud practices, SDLC and release management processes.

Provide production support, maintain, troubleshoot, optimize and enhance trading platforms/applications.

Ensure service level agreements and contingency activities are covered related to system/application availability ensuring zero advisor experience disruption.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in owning and driving full stack applications as hands on Engineering Tech Lead - guiding, solutioning, delivering and documenting team's development efforts towards successful project delivery and application support.
• 6+ years of hands on designing/deploying/migrating on-prem windows services, .Net apps and databases to AWS.
• 6+ years of hands on experience with Kafka and event driven architectures/patterns.
• 6+ years of related experience in financial services with a preference for capital markets and a strong understanding of trading intraday flows
• A master of .NET Framework, C#, .Net Core, SQL Server and NOSQL DBs (PostgreSQL preferable).
• Extensive experience with Angular and other SPA related UI code frameworks.
• Strong background on improving application resiliency, scalability and overall system performance.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Core Competencies:

• Experience with owning and production support of mission critical applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Strong estimation, foresight, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with senior SVP/EVP level executives and business stake holders.
• Capable of effectively planning, prioritizing and executing tasks utilizing resources and tools.
• Experience working with offshore teams and contingent workers.
• Experience championing Agile methodologies for accomplishing delivery deadlines.

Preferences:

• Experience working in trading domain with knowledge of backend trading and order execution workflows.
• Experience with on-prem to cloud migration/transformation.
• Experience working with global delivery teams.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.