At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of innovative software applications in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join LSEG, a global leader in financial markets infrastructure and data.
- Benefits: Enjoy healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in risk intelligence while advancing your career in tech.
- Qualifications: Proven software engineering experience with strong Java skills and leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
ABOUT US
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a global financial markets infrastructure and data business.
We provide open‑access services that help customers fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs.
With operations in 70 countries, we employ 25,000 people worldwide.
OUR PEOPLE
We value diversity, collaboration and growth. Our culture encourages teamwork, innovation and continuous learning.
ROLE SUMMARY
Lead Software Engineer – World Check One team, Nottingham‑based Risk Intelligence Product Engineering organisation.
You will be the main engineer, liaising with product and architecture for the World‑Check One platform, a critical risk intelligence and compliance screening system.
- WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Lead the design, development and deployment of software applications and services.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, designers and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
- Drive architectural decisions, ensuring scalability, performance and security best practices.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards and promote continuous improvement.
- Manage project timelines, delivery risks and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate their adoption where appropriate.
- Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development.
- WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Proven experience in software engineering and a strong track record of leading successful projects.
- Proficiency in Java.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns and system integration.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Skills and experience with web servers and databases (e. g. Dynamo DB, RDBMS, Elasticsearch).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines utilising infrastructure as code (e. g. Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.
- Strong problem‑solving, communication and leadership skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Critical thinking and solid judgment.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Positive attitude toward learning new skills and technologies.
BENEFITS
LSEG offers tailored benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
EEO STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability.
- CAREER STAGE
- Senior Associate
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