Senior AI-Driven Backend Architect for FinTech Data

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group); Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a highly experienced backend engineer to design, build, and operate data-intensive systems powering index computations and AI-enabled capabilities.

You will work across Java and Python, lead end-to-end projects, mentor engineers, and ensure performance, reliability, and scalable services in a global, high-availability environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and cutting-edge AI integration.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Electronics / Electrical Engineering.
• 09+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience designing and delivering data-intensive, distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain complex Java and Python applications using modern engineering practices.
• Architect and enhance services that support large-scale, performance-critical index computations.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX, and engineering teams globally to deliver high-quality products.
• Lead projects end-to-end through requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Build and maintain automated test suites to ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Diagnose production issues, identify root causes, and provide Level 3 support and fixes.
• Conduct peer reviews, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Core Java

Python

Distributed systems

Microservices

REST APIs

RDBMS (Oracle/SQL Server/Postgres)

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab)

Docker

Kubernetes

JVM profiling & performance

Level 3 production support

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) in Fort Mill, SC, seeks a highly experienced backend engineer to design, build, and operate data-intensive systems powering index computations and AI-enabled capabilities.

You will work across Java and Python, lead end-to-end projects, mentor engineers, and ensure performance, reliability, and scalable services in a global, high-availability environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and cutting-edge AI integration.