DataScope Senior Software Engineer (Backend C++)

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Backend Developer, you will be a part of the Enterprise Data Solutions team contributing to the DataScope suite. You will work on building and maintaining scalable, high-performance systems that support real-time and reference data delivery. Your responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and supporting backend features based on product requirements, enhancing system stability, maintainability, and performance, collaborating with support teams to resolve client issues, staying current with C++ standards and emerging technologies, and documenting development processes.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in C++ (C++98 and C++11)
  • Experience with SQL and JSON
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with enterprise-scale applications on Unix/Linux platforms
Good to have:
  • Experience with modern development practices (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, BDD)
  • Familiarity with LUA
  • Experience with Financial market data
  • Experience with cloud-native development

Job Details

Role Overview: Backend Developer (C++) – Enterprise Data Solutions

Join our Enterprise Data Solutions team as a Backend Developer, where you’ll contribute to the DataScope suite—an essential tool used by over 4,000 clients in the financial industry to access and analyze market data. You’ll help build and maintain scalable, high-performance systems that support real-time and reference data delivery across asset classes.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about technology and eager to grow in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

What You’ll Bring

Core Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in C++ (preferably both C++98 and C++11)
  • Familiarity with related languages such as C, Java, or Python
  • Experience with SQL and JSON
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and design pragmatic, scalable solutions
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with modern development practices (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, BDD, Infrastructure as Code)
  • Familiarity with:
    • LUA
    • Linux/Unix administration
    • ActiveMQ
    • JDK
    • ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
    • Financial market data
    • Cloud-native development

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in C++ software development (C++ certification is a plus)
  • Experience developing enterprise-scale applications on Unix/Linux platforms
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • SOAP/REST APIs
    • JSON and XML
    • SQL and scripting in Linux/Unix
    • SSH and version control systems (e.g., Git, Mercurial)
    • Integration technologies (e.g., message queues, ESB)
    • Real-time or low-latency applications handling high data volumes
    • Experience with LSEG’s DataScope suite is a strong advantage but not required.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement, and support backend features based on product requirements
  • Enhance system stability, maintainability, and performance
  • Collaborate with support teams to troubleshoot and resolve client issues
  • Work closely with peers to design scalable, maintainable software solutions
  • Stay current with C++ standards and emerging technologies
  • Document development processes and maintain technical records
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At LSEG, we believe diversity drives innovation and performance. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not meet every listed qualification but are eager to learn and grow with us.

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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.

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LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) isa leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

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