Job Title: Backbridge Solution Lead / Architect
Location: Fort Mill, SC / New York/ New Jersey / Remote (Hybrid)
Client: LPL Financial
Employment Type: [Full-time / Contract]
Project: Enterprise Backbridge Data Solution on AWS
Role Overview:
The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in AWS-based data lake and streaming architectures, with the ability to operate across business and technical stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions that integrate seamlessly with LPL s enterprise data ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the architecture and delivery of the Backbridge solution, serving as a near-real-time data integration layer across LPL systems
Collaborate with enterprise data architects, domain leads, and product owners to align on business rules, governance, and platform integration
Design and build data pipelines leveraging AWS Glue, Lambda, MSK (Kafka), and Step Functions for both batch and streaming scenarios
Develop API-based integration services using API Gateway and Lambda to connect with upstream and downstream systems
Ensure role-based access control, data encryption, auditing, and compliance using IAM, Secrets Manager, and Lake Formation
Oversee orchestration of workflows using Glue Workflows and Step Functions
Support CI/CD automation using Terraform and GitHub Actions
Promote best practices in performance optimization, error handling, and observability using CloudWatch and CloudTrail
Act as a key advisor in technical decision-making for future-state data architecture at LPL
Required Skills & Experience:
Cloud & AWS Technologies:
Proficiency in AWS services: S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, Lake Formation, API Gateway, Secrets Manager, Parameter Store
Experience working with Amazon MSK (Kafka) for streaming ingestion and distribution
Familiarity with Athena, Redshift Spectrum, QuickSight for reporting use cases
Data Lake & Processing Frameworks:
Deep knowledge of Amazon S3, Apache Iceberg, AWS Glue Data Catalog, and Lake Formation for data governance
Prior experience with Snowflake or Databricks as part of LPL s cloud-native data strategy
Strong ETL development using Python, PySpark, and Glue Jobs
Orchestration & Integration:
Experience in orchestrating batch/streaming jobs with Glue Workflows and Step Functions
Expertise in building and managing RESTful APIs and secured endpoints via API Gateway
DevOps & CI/CD:
Hands-on experience with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and version-controlled infrastructure
Exposure to LPL s delivery framework or familiarity with secure SDLC and regulatory-compliant DevOps practices
BI and Analytics:
Understanding of Athena and QuickSight to support ad-hoc queries and reporting capabilities for operational teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in the financial services industry or a highly regulated environment
Exposure to Broker Dealer and WM data domains (e.g., Book of Records, positions, transactions, accounts, commissions, etc)
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Data Analytics Specialty)
Strong communication and leadership skills to work across business and technical teams