Graduate – Software Engineer
Programme start date: August 2026
Do you have a passion for technology? Do you want to make a difference, delivering software used by some of the biggest companies in the world? Do you love working with others in a dynamic agile environment?
Our Engineering Graduate Programme provides the ideal springboard for an exciting and significant career in global financial markets.
To be eligible, you must be a 4th year bachelors/undergraduate due to complete your degree summer 2026 and studying a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics/Electrical Engineering. If successful you join a team in our Colombo – Malabe hub as a Software Engineer.
Our Engineering Graduate Programme is a 12-month development opportunity for the Tech Savvy. Fast-track your technical journey, learn and work with our technology gurus, and develop your career in a leading fintech company.
Typical duties as a Software Engineer
Contribute as a C++ or Java engineer in an agile scrum team.
Work towards understand software modules and subsystems from design to quality perspectives
With support from senior engineers with translate story-level requirements into tasks and implement them in C++ or Java code.
With supervision apply code changes with integrity and standard processes.
Gain experience in software quality through unit, component, and end-to-end testing.
Highlights of the Graduate Programme
Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success
Build your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction
'Engineering Bootcamp' week to immerse you in the business and Engineering principles
Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals
Meet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite. Explore key knowledge areas and skills
Access opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications, including 5 study days during programme
Connect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities
Our graduates join us on a permanent basis, and from day one you will be aligned to LSEG Markets division, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align to the needs of the business, to allow us to place you in the right team.
We will also support you in discovering more about the areas of LSEG by connecting you with the relevant departments so that you can learn more about them. All the while you will be applying your new skills to real world business challenges, through project-based learning.
What we are looking for:
We are passionate about recruiting people who are interested in pursuing a career as an Engineer and would like to learn about the full breadth of our business – and are interested in playing a part of our development, as it grows and diversifies.
A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
People who can collaborate with others, using their communication skills in the process.
Understand and an interest in gaining exposure to Backend Software Development
Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the Sri Lanka without restrictions
You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it.
Recruitment Process:
Once you submit your application, the first stage is the Immersive Online Assessment. The assessment is designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to work at LSEG
The second stage is a video interview where you will answer a series of questions using a strength-based-interview style
The final stage is a half day assessment centre which involves several different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite.
Please review all the graduate opportunities and make one application If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.
Career Stage:
AssociateLondon Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
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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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a diversified international markets infrastructure business —earning our clients’ trust for over 300 years. That legacy of customer-focused excellence ensures that you can rely on our expertise in capital formation, intellectual property and risk and balance sheet management.
As global leaders in financial indexing, benchmarking and analytic services, we offer unrivalled access to international capital markets. Our high-performance technology solutions enable companies worldwide to access funds for growth and development. And with our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions, we provide a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services that help our customers pursue—and achieve—their ambitions.
You can count on our open access model for unparalleled partnership, flexibility, stability, and support across all of our businesses. That’s how we make a difference— ensuring people can meet their potential—worldwide.
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