Senior Data Engineer / Development Lead

London Stock Exchange Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in India seeks a Senior Data Engineer / Development Lead with deep expertise in modern data engineering, multi-cloud architecture, and scalable systems. The role requires hands-on development, architectural thinking and leadership to deliver enterprise-grade data solutions.

You will design robust data platforms, lead ETL/ELT workflows, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines while mentoring teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development and data engineering experience.
• Strong Python for data engineering, automation, and app development.
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time).
• Hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments (Azure and AWS preferred).
• Strong Snowflake proficiency including Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.
• Deep experience with Databricks (SQL, Python, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog).
• Proficiency building and consuming REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience.
• Excellent debugging and production support skills.
• Leadership experience mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of data engineering solutions using Python, Fabric, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Architect multi-cloud data platforms (Azure/AWS) focusing on scalability and security.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows including CDC, streaming, and near real-time pipelines.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain REST APIs for data ingestion and automation.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with modern DevOps tools.
• Provide technical leadership including code reviews and mentorship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business goals.
• Explore emerging data engineering and cloud technologies to enhance platforms.

Skills

Python

Data engineering

Cloud architecture

Leadership

Multi-cloud (Azure/AWS)

ETL/ELT design

CI/CD

REST APIs

SQL & NoSQL

Debugging & performance

Data governance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure

AWS

Snowpipe/Streams/Tasks

GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps / GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Senior Data Engineer / Development Lead with deep technical expertise in modern data engineering, multi cloud architecture, and scalable system build. This role requires hands‑on development capability, strong architectural thinking, and leadership in delivering enterprise‑grade data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust data engineering solutions using Python, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, and Databricks.
• Architect and deliver multi‑cloud data platforms (preferred: Azure and AWS) with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows, including support for CDC, CDF, batch, streaming, and near real‑time pipelines.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain REST APIs to support data ingestion, interoperability, and automation.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
• Provide technical leadership including code reviews, mentorship, architectural guidance, and standard methodologies.
• Collaborate with multi‑functional teams, architects, and leadership to deliver high‑quality solutions aligned with business goals.
• Continually explore emerging data engineering, AI, and cloud technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands‑on software development and data engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python for data engineering, automation, and application development.
• In‑depth experience with Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real‑Time).
• Hands‑on experience in multi‑cloud environments (Azure and AWS preferred).
• Strong proficiency with Snowflake, including Snowpipe, Streams, Tasks, and performance tuning.
• Deep experience with Databricks (SQL, Python, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, pipelines/workflows).
• Proficiency in building and consuming REST APIs.
• Hands‑on expertise with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience.
• Excellent debugging, performance optimization, and production support skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with shown experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Exposure to or foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts, feature engineering, or model lifecycle.
• Experience with data governance and metadata tools (Purview, Unity Catalog, etc.).
• Knowledge of workflow orchestration platforms (Fabric Data Pipelines, Airflow, ADF).
• Understanding of data security, encryption standards, RBAC, and cloud compliance.

Preferred Education Background

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Cloud certifications such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, or Snowflake are a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team mentoring capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaborator leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Critical thinking and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Company Culture

We’re proud to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work® in India ‘25 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.

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.

We will be 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.

Our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions have a combined power that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services to help our customers pursue their ambitions.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

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