Director of Engineering, Web Application Development

Director of Engineering, Web Application Development

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Role Description

This is a senior leadership position in the FTSE Russell Technology team. You\’ll be responsible for partnering with various business functions in the Index Business to understand the vision and accordingly build and lead engineering teams. The selected candidate is encouraged to drive key initiatives that focus on providing operational tooling involving a range of business processes that enable multiple functions – index creation, management, reviews, product, and research. This role requires a solid understanding of front-end and back-end architectures.

To be successful, the individual will need to provide strong technology leadership across all project delivery dimensions, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with FTSE Russell customers, providing technology leadership, expertise, and mentorship across software development phases.
• Design technical solutions covering user interfaces, back-end interactions, and process orchestrations, demonstrating an understanding of the entire Index lifecycle.
• Develop and implement roadmaps for platforms to support key index business initiatives.
• Architect and coordinate development of front-end tools and back-end services.
• Lead a team of engineers skilled in Angular, Java, Python, and SQL.
• Implement multi-cloud solutions (AWS, Azure) for scalable, reliable infrastructure.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends for process improvements and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and security requirements.
• Coordinate with business analysts, product managers, and other partners to align technology solutions with business goals.
• Manage project delivery, monitor progress, supervise KPIs, and report to senior management.

Skills

• Leadership & Team Management: Over 10 years of experience, leading global engineering teams with expertise in UI, process orchestration, and back-end interactions.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute technology strategies aligned with long-term goals.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Angular, Java, Python, SQL, AWS, API development (GraphQL/REST), AI/ML understanding.
• IT Strategy & Ownership: Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative, business-driving solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Own software QA processes, ensuring high standards and best practices.
• Modernisation & Data Applications: Experience in developing data-intensive applications with latest technologies.
• Delivery Focus: Skilled in resource management, planning, and meeting deadlines.
• Change Management: Capable of managing organizational change effectively.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of benchmarks and indices within the financial sector.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Clear communicator, adept at defining problems and evaluating solutions.
• Customer & Third-party Management: Build positive relationships internally and externally, managing vendors and partners.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, committed to driving financial stability, empowering economies, and fostering sustainable growth. Our values—Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, Change —guide our actions and culture.

We value diversity and individuality, fostering a collaborative, creative environment that encourages innovation and sustainability. Join us to help re-engineer the financial ecosystem for a sustainable future, including supporting the green economy and inclusive growth.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, volunteering days, and wellbeing programs. We are an equal opportunities employer and accommodate religious, mental health, and physical needs as per law.

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