Overview

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Are you an expert Python engineer with a passion for building great products? Does working in Fintech using cutting edge AI/ML technology excite you? If so, we’d love to talk.

Role summary:

Design and development of scalable software; this is a hands-on, individual contributor role reporting to an Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of scalable software
• Solve complex technical issues and provide strategic technical insights
• Collaborate closely with Data Science and Product teams
• Set high technical standards
• Hands-on, individual contributor work

What you’ll bring

• Expert-level Python skills
• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on high-performance and scale
• Experience working cross functionally, particularly with Product and Research teams
• Experience with cloud technologies (emphasis on Azure) and deployment practices
• Working knowledge of DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring
• Proven ability to uphold coding and design standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
• Effective communication skills, with experience communicating with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Experience in Fintech is a plus
• Education: a degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics or related field, or equivalent work experience

What you’ll get in return

• High-impact projects: We work on a variety of pioneering products and leverage extensive datasets to solve high-value challenges.
• Competitive benefits: We offer market leading compensation, great benefits, and ongoing investment in career growth.
• Industry leadership: We are building brand-new products that leverage our unique market position.
• Career progression: We are a growing organization and we provide opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Hybrid work arrangement: this role is digital first, attending the office at least 1 day a week; some teams may collaborate in the office more frequently.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Equal opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

Our purpose is to drive financial stability, empower economies and enable customers to create sustainable growth. Our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change, guiding our decisions and actions. We are a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries, and we value individuality and diversity.

We are committed to sustainability and to partnering with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation, provides charitable grants to community groups. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services