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Role profile Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for productionising data science solutions Do you want to build innovative solutions for financial markets and professionals by leading teams of brilliant collaborative software engineers If so we d love to talk to you Role summary As the Senior Lead Software Engineer you will drive the technical strategy and development of high-impact scalable AI solutions leading software teams through the complete software lifecycle - from architecture to deployment We are looking for expert backend developers with proven ability to mentor engineers deliver high-quality code that aligns with business goals and manage project timelines You will combine strategic thinking strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to ensure your team successfully ships efficient software What you ll be doing This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight in a high-impact environment focused on innovation and continuous development Lead the design architecture and development of scalable AI software solutions ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards Solve complex technical issues optimize development workflows and provide strategic insights to partners to support project goals and timelines Establish and enforce high-quality coding practices including code reviews testing standards and standards to maintain robust and clean code Mentor and guide engineers across skill levels with your collaborative and growth-focused team culture while ensuring high-quality code practices Collaborate closely with Data Science and software engineering teams to define project requirements set technical direction and establish development roadmaps What you ll bring Essential skills Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on designing and implementing high-performance scalable systems Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming in Python for backend development Expertise in cloud technologies emphasis on Azure and or AWS and deployment practices ensuring seamless and scalable delivery Proven ability to establish and uphold coding and design standards to ensure high-quality maintainable code Effective leadership and collaboration skills with experience leading engineering teams and communicating technical requirements to both technical and non-technical team members Working knowledge of DevOps practices including CI CD pipelines automated testing and monitoring to streamline development workflows and improve deployment reliability Education Bachelor s 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 AI products and leverage extensive datasets to solve high-value challenges Competitive benefits We offer a strong compensation package comprehensive benefits and ongoing investment in career growth and skill development Industry leadership We deliver brand-new products that democratize modeling and analytics solutions Career progression We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a work environment of dedicated highly experienced teams We recognize that to attract the best talent we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you We take a hybrid approach to the workplace this role is considered digital first which requires attending the office at least one day per week while some teams and colleagues choose to 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 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 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 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