LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

Principal Software Engineer

Beijing, Beijing, CN

11 days ago
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Summary

ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge, and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk, and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability, and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change shape how we think, how we do things, and how we help our people fulfill their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfill their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organization spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity, and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop, and fulfill their potential with meaningful careers.

Role Profile:

As part of our high-performing software engineering team, you’ll help us create innovative solutions that drive our business forward. Your ability to lead, mentor, and deliver high-quality software is crucial.

Role Summary:

  • Key Accountabilities: Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions. Mentor and guide junior engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality products.
  • Success Factors: Demonstrated expertise in software engineering, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovation and excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead the design and development of software solutions.
  • Write, test, and maintain high-quality code in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
  • Implement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment to ensure robust and scalable software systems.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing code reviews and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery of high-quality products.
  • Drive innovation and excellence in software engineering practices.
  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of software systems.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

What You'll Bring:

  • Essential Skills:
    • Extensive experience in software engineering, strong leadership and mentoring skills, proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, and a deep understanding of software development methodologies.
      • PySpark: Proficiency in using PySpark for real-time, large-scale data processing in a distributed environment. Experience with PySpark DataFrames, Structured Streaming, and MLlib for machine learning.
      • Spark SQL: Strong knowledge of Spark SQL for working with structured data. Ability to write and optimize SQL queries within Spark programs, and integrate with Hive for advanced SQL functionalities.
      • Databricks: Experience with Databricks for unified analytics, including SQL Analytics and Workspace management. Familiarity with Databricks architecture, serverless compute, and classic compute planes.
      • Microsoft Fabric: Understanding of Microsoft Fabric for data movement, processing, ingestion, transformation, and real-time event routing. Experience with Fabric's integrated services like Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, and Real-Time Intelligence.
    • Experience with cloud technologies, such as Azure/AWS
    • Excellent English, both spoken and written
  • Desirable Skills: Knowledge of financial markets, and familiarity with agile development practices.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to learning and development.
What You'll Get in Return:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • The chance to work on innovative projects that make a difference.

LSEG Purpose and Values:

Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Underpinning our purpose, our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change set the standard for everything we do, every day. They guide the way we interact with each other, the partners we work with, and our customers. Delivering on our purpose and living up to our values is a responsibility that we all share.

To achieve our ambitions through a strong culture, People Leaders need to role model our Values and create the culture for everyone at LSEG to be at their best.

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.

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.

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