Senior Development Manager | London, UK

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead the Corporate Action development team. This role involves managing a team, overseeing software design, and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in managing technical teams. Join a dynamic organization committed to sustainability and inclusivity while advancing your career.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Planning

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in Core Backend Software Development.
• Experience in professional people management and technical thought leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development team and oversee all technical aspects of project implementation.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex Java and Python applications.

Skills

Algorithm

Problem Solving

CI/CD

Java

Python

Data Structures

DevOps

Microservices

REST APIs

Education

Computer Science

Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Oracle

SQL Server

Postgres

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking an intellectually curious Senior Development Manager to join the Corporate Action development team of the new Index platform for FTSE-Russell Index Business at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in our London office. The Index team is responsible for calculations and distribution of indexes to end clients. The individual will work on innovative technologies with a team of developers to implement solutions supporting the strategic growth of the Index business, including requirement gathering from Index Research and implementing sophisticated algorithms for high-precision financial data computation.

If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be, as we will support your career advancement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Development Team: Manage the development team and oversee all technical aspects of project implementation.
2. Software Design & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain complex Java and Python applications and services using industry-standard methodologies and tools. Architect new systems or reuse existing ones to drive complex applications.
3. Strategic Teamwork: Collaborate with Product Managers, UX teams, and Software Engineers globally to deliver outstanding products.
4. Software Development Lifecycle: Engage actively from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment, ensuring high standards.
5. Testing & Security: Establish and maintain automated tests, ensure applications are robust, scalable, and secure. Proactively resolve production issues and implement fixes or workarounds.
6. Product Delivery: Lead project priorities and target commitments.
7. Quality Assurance: Perform code reviews to meet or exceed quality standards.
8. Tech Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge in software design and development, leading developers and acting as SME in the domain.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Electronics/Electrical Engineering
• 1-2+ years of experience in Core Backend Software Development

Required Skills

• Experience in professional people management and technical thought leadership
• Experience in Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, Planning, and Delivery Management
• Excellent algorithm and problem-solving skills
• Ability to convert business use cases into technical solutions
• Quick learner, creative, results-driven, self-motivated, solutions-oriented
• Ability to work against tight objectives
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with Performance Optimizations, JVM Profiling
• Hands-on experience in Core Java, Data Structures, Algorithms
• Experience with Relational Databases (Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres)
• Knowledge of DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices, REST APIs
• Understanding of Multi-threading & Concurrency

Advantageous Skills

• Financial services experience, understanding of financial market data
• Experience with Corporate Action applications
• Experience with distributed, data-intensive systems
• Scrum Master experience
• Proficiency in Python, in-memory caching, Spring Boot, Redis, Kafka/SQS/SNS, BDD frameworks

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider committed to driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling sustainable growth. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change underpin our culture and decision-making.

Joining us means being part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries, valuing individuality, diversity, and innovation. We support sustainability initiatives, including the transition to net zero and green economy growth.

We offer tailored benefits, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusivity and accommodating individual needs.

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