Senior Software Engineer

The Entity Content team collects, manages, and supplies content for various datasets across Deep Data Operations. This content is used extensively across and beyond Refinitiv/LSEG and is a critical asset to a wide range of Refinitiv/LSEG products.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join the Content Operations team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting automation solutions, reporting capabilities, data correction tools, and workflow improvements that enable efficient day-to-day content operations.

The candidate will have opportunity working with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and relational databases such as Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI). You will collaborate closely with Content Operations, Product, and Engineering teams to identify operational challenges and deliver scalable solutions that improve data quality, operational efficiency, and reporting capabilities.

This position offers an opportunity to build impactful tools and automation that directly support business-critical content workflows and data management processes.

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to support daily Content Operations activities.
• Build and enhance operational tools that improve workflow efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase data accuracy.
• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and monitoring solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services.
• Develop utilities and processes for bulk content updates, data corrections, and data quality improvements.
• Create scalable solutions for managing content lifecycle workflows and operational processes.
• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts to support reporting, analysis, and data maintenance activities.
• Analyze operational data and identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Troubleshoot production issues, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.
• Ensure software quality through effective testing, validation, and adherence to engineering best practices.
• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation for applications, tools, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and business stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards and practices.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, source control processes, and deployment activities.
• Provide regular status updates and contribute to project planning, estimation, and sprint activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience: 1-3 years

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience developing solutions using Microsoft Azure services and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong SQL development skills, including:
  • Query optimization
  • Stored procedures
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Bulk update and data correction operations
• Experience working with Azure SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI), SQL Server, or other enterprise database platforms.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as:
  • C#/.NET
  • Java
  • Python
• Experience building small business applications, utilities, automation tools, or workflow management solutions.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and integration patterns.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Knowledge of Git, source code management, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Power BI, Fabric Data Warehouse, Lakehouse, or related Microsoft analytics technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or workflow automation solutions.
• Understanding of data quality management and data governance principles.
• Experience supporting operational or content management workflows.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working with Azure-based applications, databases, and reporting solutions is highly desirable.

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Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 70 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

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Senior Associate

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Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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