Principal Engineer

at  LSEG London Stock Exchange Group

LSEG is on the lookout for a passionate Principal Engineer to join our hard-working team and contribute to the development of Java based applications in our AWS environments within Capital Market Data Solutions.
At LSEG, we embrace diversity as a core value, celebrating individuality and encouraging the true self. Whether you’re a current team member or considering joining us, your unique voice and talents contribute to our shared success.
The role covers software engineering processes across CMDF, this includes low level design work across multiple engineering pillars including DevOps (e.g Terraform and CICD deployment pipelines), Applications (e.g. Kafka, Flink, etc), QA Automation (e.g. testing framework). Act as a software engineering excellence subject matter expert, working as an IC to influence the whole team, focusing on processes and ways of working to generate efficiencies in the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a forum, contributing to the design, development and maintenance of new products & features
• Oversee and advise design teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, economic, practical and innovative solutions to a range of projects
• Provide expert professional advice, as a software engineering SME, influencing standards and policies adopted in Data Solutions
• Orchestrating the design and implementation of development standards
• Operate collaboratively with the wider team (including other developers, ADMs, QA engineers, DevOps, BAs, etc)
• Solves technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity for their sub-department
• Looks for innovation opportunities between several teams with a willingness to experiment and to boldly confront problems of large complexity and scope.
• Guides conversations to remove blockers and encourage collaboration across teams.
• Provides a point of escalation for sub-department teams facing sophisticated technical challenges.
• Act as a spokesperson for the engineering standards and way of working in CM Technology and Data Solutions internally

Requirements:

• Java, Spring, Gradle: Craft resilient and scalable Java applications, using frameworks such as Spring
• Kafka & Kafka Connect: Drive innovation with Kafka and Kafka Connect for smooth data streaming processes
• AWS Mastery: Apply expertise in AWS services, including MSK, S3, EC2, and Lambda, to create a robust infrastructure
• Continuous Integration: Contribute to our agile environment with Jenkins or Puppet for CI/CD
• Snowflake and Matillion: Understanding of how the whole ecosystem works, including Data Engineering and Snowflake as a database
• Knowledge of how EQ Trading operates, including Orderbook, Turquoise and TradEcho
• Knowledge of how FX Trading operates for Spot and Derivatives
• Subject matter knowledge of AWS technologies and Object Oriented coding standards (preferably Java)

Ready to contribute to a culture that champions innovation, diversity, and excellence? LSEG is the place for you. Apply now and become an integral part of a team that values your skills. Let’s shape the future together—your journey starts here!
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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
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• Lead a forum, contributing to the design, development and maintenance of new products & features
• Oversee and advise design teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, economic, practical and innovative solutions to a range of projects
• Provide expert professional advice, as a software engineering SME, influencing standards and policies adopted in Data Solutions
• Orchestrating the design and implementation of development standards
• Operate collaboratively with the wider team (including other developers, ADMs, QA engineers, DevOps, BAs, etc)
• Solves technical problems of the highest scope, complexity, and ambiguity for their sub-department
• Looks for innovation opportunities between several teams with a willingness to experiment and to boldly confront problems of large complexity and scope.
• Guides conversations to remove blockers and encourage collaboration across teams.
• Provides a point of escalation for sub-department teams facing sophisticated technical challenges.
• Act as a spokesperson for the engineering standards and way of working in CM Technology and Data Solutions internall