Overview
We are seeking a hardworking and intellectually curious Senior Java Engineer to join the development of new Index platform for FTSE-Russell Index Business of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in our Fort Mill office. Index team is responsible for calculations and distribution of Indexes to end clients. The individual will be working on innovative technologies with a team of developers to implement solutions which support the strategic growth of the Index business, it requires requirement gathering from Index Research, implementation of some sophisticated algorithms with high precision for computation of financial data points.
If you are creative and a problem solver, this is the place to be as will be supporting you to fast-forward your career.
Key Responsibilities
Software Design & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain Complex Java and Python based applications and services using industry-standard methodologies and tools. Architect new systems or reuse existing systems that drive complex applications.
Strategic Teamwork: Collaborate with Product Managers, UX team, and Software Engineers around the globe to deliver outstanding products.
Software Development Lifecycle: Engage actively from requirements gathering and design to the final stages of testing and deployment, ensuring products meet the highest standards.
Testing & Security: Establish and maintain automated tests, guaranteeing applications are robust, scalable, and secure. Proactively solve production issues, deduce root causes, and implement timely fixes or workarounds.
Product Delivery: Lead individual project priorities and target commitments.
Quality Assurance: Perform code reviews to ensure application meets or exceeds specified standards and objectives to achieve desired level of quality.
Tech Expertise: Demonstrates depth of knowledge and expertise in software design and development to act as the SME in working domain, mentor junior developers on a day-to-day basis.
L3 Production Support: As a developer, you will be responsible for delivering Level 3 production support by efficiently diagnosing and resolving issues to minimize disruption to business operations. This includes analysing incidents, identifying root causes, implementing preventive measures, and delivering timely fixes.
Qualifications
Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or Electronics / Electrical Engineering
10+ years of shown experience in Core Backend Software Development.
Required Skills
Excellent Algorithm and Problem-Solving skills.
Ability to convert business use cases and problems into technical solutions.
Ability to learn quickly, creative, results driven, self-motivated, and solutions oriented.
Ability to work against tight objectives.
Demonstrates a can-do demeanour, leads change, thinks strategically.
Experience in CI/CD tools & automation e.g., Jenkins/GitLab/similar Devops tooling.
Experience working on Performance Optimizations, JVM Profiling.
Mentor team of junior developers
Extensive hands-on experience in:
Core Java, good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
Python core concepts and proficiency with its libraries and framework
Relational DB for e.g. (Oracle /SQL server /Postgres SQL)
DevOps (CI/CD)
Docker, Kubernetes
Microservices and REST APIs
Good Understanding of Multi-threading & Concurrency
Advantageous Skills
Experience in financial services with an understanding of financial market data would be helpful
Experience working with Highly Distributed & Data Intensive system
Experience working as Scrum Master for the team
Experience in Level 3 production support.
Familiarity with technologies such as:
In-Memory caching
Spring Boot
Redis
Apache Kafka
BDD Testing framework such as Cucumber/Jbehave/Karate
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. 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.
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.
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.
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