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Lead Software Engineer

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, driving financial stability and empowering economies.
Nottingham, UK
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance

Description For Lead Software Engineer

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their Tick History Development scrum team in Nottingham. This role is crucial in delivering new functionalities for the LSEG Tick History product, which provides nearly 30 years of real-time pricing data covering every trade, quote, and asset class from over 500 global exchanges.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology in a global organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing enterprise software within a multi-functional agile team, working with distributed systems and big data technologies. They will engage with product owners and architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

The role requires expertise in Java development, cloud technologies, and distributed systems, along with experience in big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, as they will be working closely with senior partners and team members.

LSEG offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement planning, and wellbeing initiatives. The company is committed to sustainability and maintains a diverse, inclusive workplace culture. They are focused on driving financial stability and empowering economies while enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer looking to make an impact in the financial technology sector while working with a global leader in financial markets infrastructure. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both coding and mentoring.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Engage with product owners, architects and specialists to understand business and technical requirements
  • Translate requirements into detailed design specifications
  • Build and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and secure code
  • Review work of peers and junior developers
  • Participate in Scrum meetings and provide timely status updates
  • Research new and emerging Time Series technologies
  • Work with vendors to evaluate new tools and technologies
  • Create trust and credibility with partners

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Java
Linux
Kubernetes
  • Proven experience working in software development
  • Knowledge of Distributed System Design and Implementation
  • Excellent knowledge of Java
  • Experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)
  • Good knowledge of Linux development environments and tools
  • Experience in object-oriented methodologies and design patterns
  • Understanding of Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
  • Understanding of security implications and secure coding
  • Experience with agile development methodologies
  • Skills for writing clean, readable code
  • Experience with Test Driven Development
  • BSc Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer

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

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