Software Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, adapting, and implementing short and long-term solutions to technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality deliverables to ensure software meets or exceeds specified standards and objectives.
• Apply software engineering principles and practices to design, build, and run solutions which are scalable and reliable.
• Design, develop, modify, adapt, and implement short and long-term solutions to technology needs through new and existing applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructure.
• The team(s) continuously fine-tune systems to meet stringent non-functional requirements on performance, resilience, and operability, and design.
• Demonstrates significant knowledge of a single or multiple technologies and advises on design, development, and implementation.
• Advances tools and applications by producing clean and efficient code and reviews others' code when required.
• Handles own workload and promotes an inclusive and open culture.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge and expertise in software development and is regarded as the SME in their domain.
• Develops knowledge of other domains to understand linkages and dependencies.
• Understands the tech strategy and culture, and how they impact own work as well as adjacent teams.
• Oversees the design work and planning for user journeys ensuring they achieve the desired objectives.
• Supports the creation of solutions for Epics and the associated implementation tasks.
• Adapts existing patterns to develop robust solutions.
• Develops understanding of LSEG's commercial direction and how technology is forming a part of this.
• Completes the delivery of given tasks with some guidance and oversight.
• Builds strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders, growing network and collaborating with own team and colleagues in other domains.
• Communicates complex information clearly to relevant audiences.
• Takes initiative to develop knowledge in technology products and tools through on-the-job learning, certifications, and projects.
• Must interact with global teams in time zones spanning UK, US, APAC areas.
• Engage in and improve the whole lifecycle of services,from inception and design, through to deployment, operation, and refinement.
• Support services before they go live through activities such as system design consulting, developing software platforms and frameworks, capacity planning, and launch reviews.
• Maintain services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency, and overall system health.
• Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like automation and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.
• Build a CI/CD pipeline and maintain the pipeline for Software Delivery.
• Collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure the patching is up to date.
• Co-ordinate and work with DevOps Capability team to perform the Disaster recovery for the applications.
• Participate in Project-related activities to meet operational needs.
• To ensure knowledge Articles of all supported systems are continually updated.
• To provide a high level of customer service, whilst working under pressure.
• To follow and adhere to established Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Project delivery, Coordination, or Support role.
• Previous experience of Software Development, Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, and/or Emerging Technology and Governance.
• PPM Tools (e.g., Clarity, JIRA, Asana).
• Hands-on experience of working on Windows/Linux Servers. Cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Managing incidents, change requests, service requests, and driving TRT (Technical Recovery Team) calls.
• Strong problem-solving skills on these platforms.
• Minimum knowledge and understanding of financial markets are desirable.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with all levels of staff, both orally and written.
• Ability to manage own work and multitask to meet tight deadlines without losing sight of priorities under minimum supervision.
• Highly motivated, self-directed individual with a positive & pro-active attitude to work.
• Customer and service-focused, with determination to meet their needs and expectations.
• Be driven and committed to the goals and objectives of the team and organization.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Retirement planning
• Paid volunteering days
• Wellbeing initiatives