Lead Engineer

The DPG DevOps Engineer will play a major role in providing the principles, frameworks, tools and expert technical support to enable automation of deployment and testing as we expand DevOps principles across the estate. Working closely with developers with varied backgrounds, product managers, and environment support teams, the DPG Cloud DevOps Engineer will enable faster, more efficient software delivery cycles, with the overarching goal of reducing the cost of change. Applicants must be strong technical leaders and pioneers of best practices in automation. Technical excellence and a deep experience in best practice DevOps / Continuous Integration tooling and process is paramount.

The candidate should be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, i.e. knowledge sharing though direct interaction and wikis should be second nature. The candidate should be able to delegate to peers and juniors effectively in order to deliver.

Candidate should have the following skills profile:

• A strong desire to drive automation.
• Expert with git (Bitbucket), Unix servers including bash scripting, database queries.
• Expert in the application of DevOps culture, tools, processes and best practices.
• Expert level Jenkins CI server (as architect and administrator).
• Experience in Java and Typescript is valuable.
• Experience in Cloud technologies is preferred, mainly around Kubernetes / containers / AWS.
• Capable in agile software development practices.
• Experience of the financial services industry is an advantage, with direct knowledge of clearing a big advantage.

Role Purpose

Applies business requirements and knowledge of a full software design lifecycle to develop products that satisfy customer needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Works with senior colleagues to design development algorithms and flowcharts
• Produces clean, efficient code based on specifications and reviews code submitted by Developers
• Integrates software components and third-party programs
• Verifies and deploys programs and systems
• Supports colleagues in troubleshooting, debugging and upgrading existing software
• Identifies and executes improvements to code
• Creates technical documentation for reference and reporting
• Works with Architect(s) to create software designs to provide Developers.

Minimum Requirements

• This is an Individual Contributor role
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electronics / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Significant knowledge of at least one programming language
• Previous experience in a software development role.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.