Senior Lead Software Engineer (Python)

London Stock Exchange Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative AI solutions for the financial sector. This role involves leading software teams through the entire software lifecycle, from architecture to deployment, ensuring high-quality code and alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python and cloud technologies, along with strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic organization committed to professional development and flexible work arrangements, where your contributions will shape the future of financial markets.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Planning

Paid Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Initiatives

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on scalable systems.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming in Python for backend development.
• Expertise in cloud technologies like Azure and/or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable AI software solutions.
• Establish coding practices and mentor engineers to ensure high-quality code.
• Collaborate with Data Science and engineering teams to define project requirements.

Skills

Python

Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS)

Object-Oriented Programming

DevOps Practices

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Automated Testing

Job description

Senior Lead Software Engineer (Python)

London Stock Exchange Group Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Role profile:

Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for productionising data science solutions? Do you want to build innovative solutions for financial markets and professionals by leading teams of brilliant, collaborative software engineers? If so, we'd love to talk to you.

Role summary:

As the Senior Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the technical strategy and development of high-impact, scalable AI solutions, leading software teams through the complete software lifecycle - from architecture to deployment.

We are looking for expert backend developers with proven ability to mentor engineers, deliver high-quality code that aligns with business goals, and manage project timelines.

You will combine strategic thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to ensure your team successfully ships efficient software.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the design, architecture and development of scalable AI software solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Solve complex technical issues, optimize development workflows, and provide strategic insights to partners to support project goals and timelines.
• Establish and enforce high-quality coding practices, including code reviews, testing standards, and standards to maintain robust and clean code.
• Mentor and guide engineers across skill levels, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused team culture while ensuring high-quality code practices.
• Collaborate closely with Data Science and software engineering teams to define project requirements, set technical direction, and establish development roadmaps.

What you'll bring:

Essential skills:

• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on designing and implementing high-performance, scalable systems.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming in Python for backend development.
• Expertise in cloud technologies (emphasis on Azure and/or AWS) and deployment practices, ensuring seamless and scalable delivery.
• Proven ability to establish and uphold coding and design standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Effective leadership and collaboration skills, with experience leading engineering teams and communicating technical requirements to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Working knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring, to streamline development workflows and improve deployment reliability.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or related field, or equivalent work experience

What you'll get in return:

• High-impact projects: We work on a variety of pioneering AI products and leverage extensive datasets to solve high-value challenges.
• Competitive benefits: We offer a strong compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing investment in career growth and skill development.
• Industry leadership: We deliver brand-new products that democratize modeling and analytics solutions.
• Career progression: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a work environment of dedicated, highly experienced teams.

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. This role is considered 'digital first', requiring attendance at the office at least one day per week, with some teams working more frequently in person.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and to accommodating applicants' and employees' religious practices, beliefs, and disability needs.

London Stock Exchange Group (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 purpose and guide our actions daily.

Join us to be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries, where your individuality is valued, and you can contribute to innovative, sustainable financial solutions.