Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

This role of Lead Software Engineer is within the LSEG RISK Intelligence Technology Group. The group is responsible for the development of the technology platforms supporting key products including Connected Risk, World Check, and products in the Risk Managed Services space. Responsible for the analysis, definition, design, construction, testing, installation, modification, and maintenance of properly engineered information systems, containing software as the major component to meet agreed business needs.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable .Net code based on user requirements.
• Develop well maintainable quality software using agile methodologies, adhering to team/company standards.
• Participate in planning sessions with team members to analyze requirements and provide design options, work breakdown and estimates of work.
• Demonstrate a focus on quality, through unit testing, integration testing, and peer reviews, ensuring software meets requirements.
• Thoroughly document, review, and maintain all required technical reference material to ensure supportability and reuse.
• Actively participate in team status meetings, providing timely status updates for areas of individual responsibilities within projects to supervisor.
• Mentor the junior member of the team.

Key Relationships:

• Development Manager / Development Team Lead.
• Business Analysts.
• Agile team members.
• Product management.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Expert software engineer (8+ years) with excellent knowledge of the .Net, C#, ASP.NET, REACT.JS, AZURE, RDMBS.
• Proven grasp of implementing object-oriented programming.
• Familiar with various design patterns.
• Experience with Unit Testing and Test Driven Development.
• Prior knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Excellent understanding of security implications and secure coding.
• Self starter, self inclined in getting the work done.
• Superb verbal and written communication.
• Skill for writing clean, readable code and reusable libraries.
• Proficient using source code management tools such as Github.
• Experienced in a formal agile software development lifecycle.
• Effectively contributing on code review to ensure quality code.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience with API interfaces.
• Understanding of multithreading.
• Experience in Cloud technologies (AZURE/AWS).
• Prefer basic knowledge around UI frameworks/technologies.

Education/Certifications:

A good relevant degree is desirable, but experience and the right approach to work are just as meaningful.

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 organization 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, color, 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.