Senior Cloud Platform Engineer & Architecture Leader

LSEG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Plus incentive plan

Benefits program

Job summary

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers recognised benchmarks and index solutions. We are modernising our platforms and scaling capabilities, and you will help build a cloud-native, low-latency system that supports global investment products used worldwide.

The role requires hands-on software engineering across Java, Python, C++, or C#, experience with AWS, CI/CD and testing, strong problem solving, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using Java, Python, C++, C#, or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Modernise and scale the FTSE platform with a cloud-native, low-latency system.
• Address performance, data quality, and reliability as core priorities.
• Contribute to software engineering across multiple languages and services.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Java, Python, C++, C#

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure

CI/CD & automation

Problem solving & analytical

AI & emerging tech interest

Global cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Job description

FTSE Russell, part of LSEG, powers recognised benchmarks and index solutions. We are modernising our platforms and scaling capabilities, and you will help build a cloud-native, low-latency system that supports global investment products used worldwide.

The role requires hands-on software engineering across Java, Python, C++, or C#, experience with AWS, CI/CD and testing, strong problem solving, and collaboration with global teams.