Internship Summer 2026 - Technology,… at LPL Financial · Austin

Summary: LPL Financial is the nation's largest independent broker-dealer firm, empowering professionals to shape their success. They are seeking a Software Development intern to develop technology solutions, support product roadmaps, and work with cloud technologies in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: - Application Development: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment of high-quality web and backend applications - Cloud Technologies: Build, configure, and maintain applications deployed on leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) - Backend Services: Develop and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using modern programming languages (such as Python, .NET, Node.js, Typescript and others) - Web Applications: Work on interactive web applications with responsive and accessible user interfaces using frameworks like React or Angular - Testing & Quality Assurance: Practice TDD and BDD methodologies to write clear, effective tests before and during development, ensuring software quality and reliability - Automation: Create and maintain automated test scripts, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and monitoring solutions - Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in agile ceremonies—such as daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives—working with product owners, designers, and other developers to deliver value iteratively - Documentation: Write clear, concise documentation for code, APIs, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing - Continuous Learning: Stay up to date on emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development and cloud computing - Problem Solving: Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects and system issues, bringing creative solutions to complex challenges - Utilize AI tools to optimize development processes and enhance productivity Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, or related field required - Classroom experience directly related to your preferred role - Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and task completion, taking ownership of assignments - Proficient organizational and communication skills, both oral and written - Strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to embrace change and quickly learn new technologies and frameworks as the software landscape evolves Preferred Qualifications: - Experiences such as an internship, hackathon, research project or related experience - Demonstrated time management skills - Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams Required Skills: Cloud Technologies, Backend Services, Web Applications, Testing & Quality Assurance Important Skills: Automation, Agile Collaboration, Problem Solving Nice-to-Have Skills: Intellectual Curiosity, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team., Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential., Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients., Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact., Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds., Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same., 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.