Senior Lead Software Engineer

The strategic partnership between LSEG and Microsoft has delivered a next-generation data, analytics and cloud infrastructure platform. Our customers’ needs are evolving and so are financial markets. The partnership has transformed the way customers discover, analyse and trade securities around the world. It has also advanced our cloud strategy and delivered the improved resilience, efficiency and agility that our customers need. Customers have access to our data and analytics capabilities through a single flexible infrastructure that is intuitive and responsive.   If you are interested in being a part of this dynamic strategic partnership, we look forward to hearing from you.

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives.  We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

We are seeking to hire an ambitious, innovative, and AI-savvy engineering lead to help us to build the future of Digital Rights as part of the LSEG-Microsoft Partnership Data Platform

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will help to design and build solutions in the complex and challenging domain of Digital Rights Management.  You will lead a squad of engineers, maintaining focus on secure, quality code whilst providing guidance and mentorship.  You will use AI tools and automation to maximise efficiency and repeatability across the Software Development Lifecycle.  You will participate in strategy and design discussions with key stakeholders from across the programme.  You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment and lead by example, developing solutions in Public Cloud.  You’ll be a strong, confident communicator, comfortable liaising with senior leaders from across the organisation   

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Providing technical leadership to software engineers in your squad
• Inspiring and mentoring more-junior engineers
• Work with enterprise architects to design optimized solutions which meet product requirements
• Using and advocating AI tools to maximise developer efficiency whilst ensuring appropriate guard rails are defined and implemented
• Coding secure, efficient, and effective solutions
• Delivering solutions using Microsoft Azure capabilities
• Adopting DevOps principles to code, build and implement solutions
• Providing support to Reliability Engineering teams releasing the software that your team have built
• Ensuring that solutions conform to LSEG test strategy standards
• Working with Product Owners to understand requirements
• Working with the squad to provide accurate estimations for delivery
• Providing commitments to deliver features and successfully meeting them
• Providing clear and concise communications to the squad and stakeholders
• helping to attract and recruit talent to a growing team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 8+ years of Software Engineering experience using languages including
  • C# .NET
  • Relational and NoSQL databases
  • Python
  • React, Angular or similar
• 3+ years experience of leading successful engineering squads
• Demonstrable experience of building applications in Public Cloud – ideally Microsoft Azure
• A good understanding of ‘well-architected’ principles
• An empathetic, supportive leader able to inspire your team
• Motivation, self-starting and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Strong written and spoken communication skills with an ability to present
• An enthusiasm to learn new technology and approaches – and share them with others
• Dedication to continuous professional development
• An understanding of the financial information domain is desirable
• A desire to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Investment in your continued professional development
• Opportunity to work on innovative, industry-leading technologies
• The chance to shape the future of Digital Rights Management in the Financial Information industry

We take a hybrid approach to workplace, this role will be 3 days in the office to take advantage of our excellent collaboration spaces.

Career Stage:

Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

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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