Join LSEG’s World-Check Risk Intelligence Team
Empowering due diligence with trusted data and cutting-edge technology. World-Check Risk Intelligence provides accurate, reliable information and powerful tools to support compliance with due diligence obligations, including Know Your Customer (KYC) screening and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to guide the development of innovative software solutions and lead technical delivery with a team of talented engineers. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality systems. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring successful delivery of projects aligned with business goals.
At LSEG, we prioritize equal opportunity and are committed to building diverse teams that foster collaboration and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications and services.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Collaborate with application architects, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with best practices in scalability, performance, and security.
Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote continuous improvement.
Manage project timelines, delivery risks, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery.
Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of leading successful projects.
Proficiency in one of modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python).
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration.
Experience with cloud platform (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Good communication and teamwork abilities
Career Stage:
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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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What We Do
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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