Engineering Graduate Programme (Backend) - London Stock Exchange Group

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in London is offering a 12-month Engineering Graduate Programme aimed at final year students and recent graduates in technology-related fields. The program focuses on backend development, requiring skills in Java, Python, and SQL. Candidates will engage in an immersive bootcamp and participate in projects aligned with financial markets technology. This opportunity includes various benefits and a pathway to a permanent role.

Benefits

Annual wellness allowance

Private medical insurance

Gym membership & discounts

Life insurance

Pension

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong interest in technology through studies, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated interest in financial markets.
• Ability to analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month development journey.
• Complete projects aligned to LSEG goals.
• Engage in engineering bootcamp and cohort meet-ups.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Interest in financial markets

Collaboration and communication skills

Education

Final year undergraduate or Master's in relevant fields

Candidates with physics, engineering, or electronic degrees

Job description

Overview

Engineering Graduate Programme ( Backend )

Programme start date: September 2026. Review all the graduate programme opportunities and make one application. If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to software used by leading companies, this programme offers an agile environment and a pathway into a career in global financial markets technology. The Technology Graduate Programme is a 12-month development opportunity designed for the tech-savvy to fast-track their technical journey in a leading fintech company.

To be eligible, you must be a final year undergraduate or Masters student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline and have completed all course requirements before August/September 2026 or be a fresh graduate in the class of 2025. For these positions, we are looking for candidates interested in Backend Development with familiarity in Java, Python, and databases like SQL. We aim to match your interests, skills and background to the available developer roles. We will also support you in discovering other areas of LSEG by connecting you with various departments to learn more about them.

Highlights

• 12-month development journey to build foundational skills for your future
• Global induction to build knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets, and the business
• Engineering Bootcamp to immerse you in the business and engineering principles
• Group projects aligned to LSEG goals
• Cohort meet-ups at Ignite mid-point skills offsite to explore key knowledge areas
• Opportunities to earn industry-recognized qualifications, including 5 study days during the programme
• Access to global early careers community and CSR volunteering opportunities

What we are looking for

We are passionate about recruiting people with genuine curiosity about technology and a desire to pursue a Technology career path, as evidenced by studies, extracurriculars, or work experience. It is important to understand the breadth of our organisation and the vital role that technology plays in supporting LSEG and our clients.

• You will have a strong interest in technology evidenced by work experience, extracurricular activities, or academic studies, including coding or technology-focused university projects
• A demonstrable interest in financial markets built through studies, work experience, or extracurricular activities
• Curiosity for data and ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions
• Ability to connect the dots and think strategically
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with focus, resilience and adaptability
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ideal candidates will have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme and join on a permanent basis from day one

We consider candidates beyond core software degrees (e.g., computer science, software engineering, mathematics and informatics). Candidates with physics, engineering or electronic degrees who demonstrate an interest in technology through extracurriculars, work experience, or personal projects may apply.

Application and Selection

• Application close: 28 November. Early application is recommended as rolling admissions apply and volumes may lead to earlier closure.
• Recruitment Process: submit your resume, complete an untimed Immersive Online Assessment, participate in a video interview, and attend a half-day assessment centre if invited.
• Please review all graduate programme opportunities and apply once; multiple applications are reviewed only on the first submission.
• Note: All assessment centres are conducted virtually.

Life at LSEG

London Stock Exchange Group offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio as part of a competitive total rewards package, designed to support the wellbeing of employees and their families. The company promotes an inclusive culture and a range of benefits including Emotional, Physical and Financial Wellbeing, and other perks such as retail discounts. Hybrid working is supported with three days in the office and flexible work arrangements where possible.

• Emotional Wellbeing: Annual wellness allowance; Employee assistance programme
• Physical Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Optional dental insurance; Gym membership & discounts
• Financial Wellbeing: Life Insurance; Income protection; Pension
• Other benefits: MyOffers discounts

We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to sustainability and to helping our customers achieve sustainable growth. Our privacy notice describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) may hold about you and how it is used. If applying as a Recruitment Agency Partner, please ensure candidates are aware of this privacy notice.