C++ Software Engineer

London Stock Exchange Group; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Volunteer days

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software for market data systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable applications and ensure code quality through testing and reviews.

You should have solid C++ and OO design experience, and be comfortable with Linux environments, scripting, and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Solid C++ and object-oriented design expertise.
• Experience with full software development life cycle.
• Familiarity with real-time/low-latency market data systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
• Contribute to testing, reviews, and continuous improvement.

Skills

C++

OO design

Testing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Debugging

Linux

Agile

Real-time systems

Low latency

Tools

Python

Unix

PowerShell

JavaScript

Node.js

Job description

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 commitment 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, handle 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 exciting 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 significant careers.

Role Summary

As a C++ Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and well-tested applications, ensuring strong performance and stability. This role requires solid C++ and object-oriented programming expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to code quality through testing, reviews, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to system integration, support production environments, and stay adaptable to evolving technologies and market demands.

What You will be Doing

• Work with team members to identify the best solution for meeting business requirements
• Deliver high quality market logic normalization code and configuration
• Ensure bug free software through automated regression testing, unit tests, and code reviews
• Collaborate with QA and Operations to ensure successful integration into test and production environments

What You will Bring

• Experience with the full life-cycle software development experience
• 2 years experience with C++
• Strong understanding of object oriented development
• Superb interpersonal skills (written and oral)
• Ability to collaborate in a team focused environment
• Excellent analytical skills and a desire to tackle problems
• Ability to thoroughly test and debug code using test driven development
• Ability to suggest/research new technologies and quickly adapt to change
• Ability to work with both Technical Architects and Product Owners in order to build to specification

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience developing on Linux
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Experience with automated testing
• Knowledge of scripting languages Python, Unix or Powershell shell scripts desirable
• Knowledge of other languages such as JavaScript, Node.js
• Experience with real-time programming
• Experience with debugging multi-threaded applications
• Knowledge of/experience with design patterns
• A passion for continued learning and development
• Understanding of financial markets, market data
• Low Latency financial market data systems

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 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 organization 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, color, 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.

Career Stage: Senior Associate

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