Job Description
Company Description
LP Financial Planning Services Ltd. is a Winnipeg-based CIRO dealer that has been supporting financial advisors for over thirty years and continually strives to integrate industry-leading processes and systems. Presently servicing a select group of advisors in Ontario, Winnipeg, and Western Canada, LP Financial is taking steps to grow its footprint and service offering in the Canadian financial services distribution landscape.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, the Software Development Lead is a senior position in the Software Development and Information Technology teams. This role has 3 main purposes:
Designing and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and introduce new capabilities for the LP Financial team and advisors
Supporting the operation and evolution of key dealer systems and technology platforms, including internally developed applications and third-party systems, in collaboration with infrastructure and security leadership
Mentoring and developing junior software developers, providing guidance on software design, coding standards, development practices, and effective use of technology to strengthen team capability and long-term maintainability.
While this role is primarily focused on technology and software development, it is imperative that they learn and understand the organizational structure of LP Financial, our relationships with our advisors and their clients, and become familiar with the financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
Software Development
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers through architectural guidance, code reviews, and design discussions, reinforcing design consistency, code quality, and professional growth
Collaborate with leadership, developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to establish technical direction, priorities, and delivery plans
Manage and coordinate software release cycles, contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement, and oversee release-related activities to ensure predictable delivery
Define and implement software architecture aligned with business goals, establish coding standards and architectural guidelines, and maintain key documentation.
Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system performance, reliability, and developer effectiveness
Lead requirements gathering activities, consolidating stakeholder input and achieving alignment and approval
Apply the software development life cycle across major initiatives, from analysis and design through implementation and deployment
Define and manage testing strategies and plans, coordinating testing activities across internal and external resources
Improve development workflows and tooling, including support for DevOps practices such as automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
Oversee integration of third-party systems and cloud-based services
Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance across all software solutions
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
Infrastructure & Software Development
Collaborate with the infrastructure lead to support the hardware, network, infrastructure, cloud, desktop, and mobile technologies in use at LP; assist with standardization initiatives as appropriate
Support the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including SQL Server databases and the Univeris EWMS back-office system
Work closely with the infrastructure lead on the management of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) infrastructure to help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems
Contribute to the coordination of infrastructure strategy across on-premise and Azure cloud environments to support business and application needs
Assist in monitoring system performance and availability, recommending improvements to optimize cost and efficiency across hybrid environments
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, including participation in testing for both on-prem and cloud systems
Maintain and contribute to documentation (written and/or graphical) of key LP business technologies
Security
Stay abreast of digital and physical security threats & best practices and implement security solutions as appropriate
Ensure LP’s technology meets necessary financial services compliance standards
Contribute to the annual review of LP’s “Business Continuity Plan” documents and drills
Others
Ad-hoc support – be an expert external resource for the LP Financial team and advisors with usage of LP technology and other technology related questions
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma/degree in a field related to Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience in Software Development is required.
Familiarity with the financial services industry is an asset.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Key Platforms & Technologies
Microsoft Azure (Functions, Storage, Web Apps, KeyVault, Service Bus, Virtual Machines)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft SQL Server
Docker
RESTful APIs
C#, WPF, .NET, .NET Framework
JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Vue
Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git
Additional Information
Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
Health & Wellness Spending Account
4% Matching RRSP allocation
Great workplace culture!
LP Financial Planning Services Ltd. is a Winnipeg-based CIRO dealer that has been supporting financial advisors for over thirty years and continually strives to integrate industry-leading processes and systems. Presently servicing a select group of advisors in Ontario, Winnipeg, and Western Canada, LP Financial is taking steps to grow its footprint and service offering in the Canadian financial services distribution landscape.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director, Information Technology, the Software Development Lead is a senior position in the Software Development and Information Technology teams. This role has 3 main purposes:
Designing and delivering high-quality software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and introduce new capabilities for the LP Financial team and advisors
Supporting the operation and evolution of key dealer systems and technology platforms, including internally developed applications and third-party systems, in collaboration with infrastructure and security leadership
Mentoring and developing junior software developers, providing guidance on software design, coding standards, development practices, and effective use of technology to strengthen team capability and long-term maintainability.
While this role is primarily focused on technology and software development, it is imperative that they learn and understand the organizational structure of LP Financial, our relationships with our advisors and their clients, and become familiar with the financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
Software Development
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers through architectural guidance, code reviews, and design discussions, reinforcing design consistency, code quality, and professional growth
Collaborate with leadership, developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to establish technical direction, priorities, and delivery plans
Manage and coordinate software release cycles, contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement, and oversee release-related activities to ensure predictable delivery
Define and implement software architecture aligned with business goals, establish coding standards and architectural guidelines, and maintain key documentation.
Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve system performance, reliability, and developer effectiveness
Lead requirements gathering activities, consolidating stakeholder input and achieving alignment and approval
Apply the software development life cycle across major initiatives, from analysis and design through implementation and deployment
Define and manage testing strategies and plans, coordinating testing activities across internal and external resources
Improve development workflows and tooling, including support for DevOps practices such as automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
Oversee integration of third-party systems and cloud-based services
Ensure scalability, reliability, security, and performance across all software solutions
Monitor emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
Infrastructure & Software Development
Collaborate with the infrastructure lead to support the hardware, network, infrastructure, cloud, desktop, and mobile technologies in use at LP; assist with standardization initiatives as appropriate
Support the management and maintenance of critical infrastructure, including SQL Server databases and the Univeris EWMS back-office system
Work closely with the infrastructure lead on the management of hybrid (on-premise and cloud) infrastructure to help deliver secure, reliable, and scalable systems
Contribute to the coordination of infrastructure strategy across on-premise and Azure cloud environments to support business and application needs
Assist in monitoring system performance and availability, recommending improvements to optimize cost and efficiency across hybrid environments
Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, including participation in testing for both on-prem and cloud systems
Maintain and contribute to documentation (written and/or graphical) of key LP business technologies
Security
Stay abreast of digital and physical security threats & best practices and implement security solutions as appropriate
Ensure LP’s technology meets necessary financial services compliance standards
Contribute to the annual review of LP’s “Business Continuity Plan” documents and drills
Others
Ad-hoc support – be an expert external resource for the LP Financial team and advisors with usage of LP technology and other technology related questions
Qualifications
Post-secondary diploma/degree in a field related to Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Ten or more years of experience in Software Development is required.
Familiarity with the financial services industry is an asset.
A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Key Platforms & Technologies
Microsoft Azure (Functions, Storage, Web Apps, KeyVault, Service Bus, Virtual Machines)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Microsoft SQL Server
Docker
RESTful APIs
C#, WPF, .NET, .NET Framework
JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Vue
Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git
Additional Information
Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
Health & Wellness Spending Account
4% Matching RRSP allocation
Great workplace culture!
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Software Development Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Winnipeg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
