At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Python and AWS tools.
- Company: Join LSEG, a global leader in financial markets infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, healthcare, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial stability and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in Python, data engineering, and AWS is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
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.
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.
Join us at FTSE Russell! We’re establishing a team of engineers passionate about data, software craftsmanship, and substantial impact. As a Lead Software Data Engineer, you’ll help power the indices trusted by financial institutions worldwide. You’ll work in a modern AWS environment, build robust pipelines, and collaborate closely with product and business teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Designing and developing scalable, testable data pipelines using Python and Apache Spark
- Orchestrating data workflows with AWS tools like Glue, EMR Serverless, Lambda, and S3
- Applying modern software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, modular design, and automated testing
- Contributing to the development of a lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg
- Collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions
- Building observability into data flows and implementing basic quality checks
- Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions
- Continuously learning about the financial indices domain and sharing insights with the team
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Writes clean, maintainable, testable, extensible Python code (ideally with type hints, linters, and tests like pytest)
- Understands data engineering basics: batch processing, schema evolution, and building ETL pipelines
- Has experience with or is eager to learn Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
- Is familiar with the AWS data stack (e.g. S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR)
- Strong experience in relational databases (e.g. Aurora PostgreSQL)
- Enjoys learning the business context and working closely with stakeholders
- Works well in Agile teams and values collaboration over solo heroics
NICE TO HAVES:
- Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
- Exposure to data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ
- Experience with other data platforms like databricks, etc.
- Curiosity about financial markets, index data, or investment analytics
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 offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Lead Software Engineer – Data Platform employer: London Stock Exchange Group
LSEG is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a collaborative and innovative culture. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer tailored benefits, including healthcare and wellbeing initiatives, while providing opportunities for meaningful career advancement in a dynamic global environment. Join us in London, where your contributions will directly impact financial markets and empower economies worldwide.
Contact Details:
London Stock Exchange Group Recruitment Team
