Senior Software Engineer

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work as part of the Risk Intelligence development team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable, and secure code based on user stories and requirements.
• Work on a Java-based legacy codebase that spans multiple versions (Java 8, 11, 17, 21) and is built on the Spring Boot framework.
• Collaborate within a multi-functional agile team to deliver enterprise-grade software in alignment with company standards and methodologies.
• Make informed decisions in situations that require improvisation, balancing technical feasibility with long-term impact.
• Take ownership of problems beyond your initial responsibility when needed, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Mentor and review work of peers and junior developers, sharing knowledge and inspiring others toward standard methodologies.
• Work under agile practices such as planning, refinement, and retrospectives, continuously identifying ways to improve the team's efficiency.
• Provide technical support to operations and other development teams when required.

Crucial Skills:

• 5+ years of full-stack or backend-focused software development experience.
• Deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with hands-on experience across multiple Java versions.
• Strong understanding of MongoDB structure, design patterns, and performance tuning.
• Proven grasp of object-oriented design, clean code principles, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to write automated unit and integration tests with a strong focus on test coverage and reliability.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Proficient in using Git (including branching, rebasing, conflict resolution, and submodule management).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to plan, explain, and align technical direction with teammates and partners.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in ambiguous and constantly evolving environments.
• Growth mindset with a proactive demeanor; values collaboration and is not limited by a narrow view of "assigned responsibilities."

Desired Skills/Experience Required:

• Experience with front-end technologies (React) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
• Experience working with Maven multi-module projects.

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.

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