Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Python & AWS)
Core
Design, build, secure, and operate high-quality, cloud-native REST APIs that power LPL's core business platforms and integrations.
Role type
Senior IC backend software engineer (Python/AWS)
Builds
Production-grade Python REST APIs, serverless functions, and cloud infrastructure for financial data modernization
Domain
Financial services / Cloud-native API engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python backend development, REST API design, AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, OAuth2/JWT authentication, system observability
Preferred skills
AWS SAM or Serverless Framework, event-driven architectures (EventBridge, SNS/SQS), regulated enterprise environment experience, reusable API framework design
Technologies
Python, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch), Terraform, Git
Responsibilities
Design and develop Python-based REST APIs; implement secure authentication and authorization; provision and manage AWS infrastructure via Terraform; design and maintain CI/CD pipelines; optimize API performance and reliability; collaborate on architectural reviews and modernization efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
