Software Engineering Opportunities

LSEG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is seeking hands-on engineers to modernise and scale the FTSE platform, a cloud-native, low-latency system used for global investment products.

You will tackle performance, data quality and reliability challenges across software engineering, using AWS and AI-assisted tooling to speed delivery while keeping strong control. Global collaboration is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using Java, C#, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, testing, and modern engineering practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on engineers to modernise and scale the FTSE platform across software engineering domains.
• Work on challenging problems where performance, data quality, and reliability are critical.
• Leverage cloud (AWS) and AI-assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery while maintaining control.
• Practical use of AI-assisted development tooling to improve engineering productivity.

Skills

Java

C#

AWS

CI/CD

Automation

Testing

Problem solving

Collaboration across global teams

AI interest

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers some of the world's most recognised benchmarks and index solutions. Our technology, data and products help investors measure, manage and capture market opportunities across global financial markets.

ROLE SUMMARY

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers some of the world's most recognised benchmarks and index solutions. Our technology, data and products help investors measure, manage and capture market opportunities across global financial markets.

As we continue to modernise our platforms and scale our capabilities, our engineers, product specialists and data experts play a critical role in delivering innovative solutions that support investment decisions for clients worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

We’re looking for a hands-on engineers to help modernise and scale the FTSE platform - a cloud-native, low-latency system that operates at global scale and underpins critical investment products used worldwide.

We are recruiting for individual contributors across a varied technical tech. You'll work on challenging problems across software engineering where performance, data quality, and reliability become non‑negotiable, while leveraging modern cloud (AWS) and AI-assisted development tooling to accelerate delivery without compromising control.

You will be need to have practical use of AI-assisted development tooling to improve engineering productivity.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience developing software using Java, C#, or similar technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automation, testing, and modern engineering practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Experience We Value

We value curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning, and we're looking for engineers who are excited by emerging technologies and motivated to make a meaningful impact.

Join us and help build the technology and data platforms that sit at the heart of global finance.

We welcome professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Software Engineering
• AI & Machine Learning
• Architecture & Distributed Systems
• Analytics & Data Platforms

Bring your curiosity, expertise, and ambition—and help build what's next for global investment and market intelligence.

ABOUT US

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. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE

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. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers!!

Career Stage

Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information

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 is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

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

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