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Job Overview

What if you could build data products that directly fuel insight and decision‑making across a Fortune 500 wealth management firm? What if you could work with a modern data tech stack, collaborate with a high‑performing analytics team, and contribute to platforms that serve thousands of financial advisors? If you're ready to make an impact and help us accelerate analytics innovation, this is the job for you!

The Client Analytics Team is seeking a Data Engineer with hands‑on experience in building and automating Python-based ETL pipelines, particularly using Flask and Apache Airflow. This role will focus on designing, orchestrating, and maintaining data pipelines that integrate data from Snowflake, flat files, and public APIs. You’ll work closely with analysts, data scientists, and product stakeholders to ensure trustworthy, production‑grade data delivery. While you don’t need to be a generalist in all engineering domains, deep experience with our core stack will allow you to quickly make an impact. This role is fully remote, with quarterly travel required to San Diego, CA or Fort Mill, SC.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Python Flask ETL microservices and automated data pipelines.

• Develop, schedule, and monitor workflows using Apache Airflow.

• Implement data ingestion from diverse sources, including Snowflake, flat files, cloud storage, and public APIs.

• Partner with analytics and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver reliable, well‑structured datasets.

• Optimize pipeline performance, ensure data quality, and support production stability.

• Contribute to DevOps best practices, including CI/CD workflows, testing, logging, and observability.

• Document processes, data flows, and system dependencies for operational clarity.

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

• 3+ years of experience designing and building ETL processes in Python.

• Demonstrable hands-on experience with:

  • Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.

  • Integrating data from Snowflake, flat files, and REST/JSON public APIs.

  • SQL, data modeling, and production data engineering practices.

• Ability to work remotely while collaborating effectively across distributed teams; quarterly travel is required.

Core Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving ability with a focus on reliability and scalability.

• Ability to break down ambiguous requirements into clear, technical solutions.

• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical partners.

Preferences

• Experience working in financial services or wealth management environments.

• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

 

Pay Range:

$96,600-$161,000/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(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 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. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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. Learn more about our leadership team here!

• Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!

• Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!

• Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!

• Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!

• Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!

• Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!

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 @lplfinancial.com 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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