Cloud Engineer (Innovation & Analytics)

Come Join the LSEG team!

Are you passionate about designing new solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where innovation meets real-world use cases? Do you want to be part of a diverse, global team working with clients across Banking and financial services? If so, we invite you to join our Innovation Team (part of Customer Consulting Group of LSEG) as a Cloud Engineer, where you will play a critical role in bringing our clients' ideas to life.

We are looking for someone who is a an expert on either Azure or AWS and has extensive software development skill to design, develop and optimizing cloud-based infrastructures that power innovative applications, which fulfill our client’s requirements.

5-point summary

• Architect & Deploy Scalable Cloud Solutions – Design and implement secure, high-performance cloud infrastructures across AWS or Azure, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Automate & Optimize Cloud Workflows – Leverage Terraform (IaC), CloudFormation, and scripting to automate cloud deployments, optimize performance, and reduce operational overhead.
• Collaborate & Bring Innovation to life – Work with Architects, Developers, Consultants & Project Managers to develop innovative cloud-native solutions that are built using Design Thinking Approach.
• Undertake Agile Development & Cloud Governance – Strong experience in Python, Java, .NET or JavaScript while ensuring standard methodologies in CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure governance, API integration and governance.
• Must Have – Certified Cloud DevOps, self-sufficient in coding & scripting, exposure to Agile or Design Thinking methodology

What You’ll Do

• Cloud Architecture & Design
  • Architect & Implement: Serve as the Cloud Expert, designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for LSEG innovation projects from concept to code.
  • Cloud Automation: Automate data ingestion from existing LSEG products into Azure or AWS databases.
  • Data Stitching: Automate data stitching practices centered around proprietary identifier methodology.
  • Application Development: Build client-facing applications to visualize datasets and enable seamless data exploration.
  • API Integration: Develop integrations for Windows, Linux, and database environments.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools to automate and manage cloud resources.

• Cloud Monitoring & Optimization
  • Manage & Support: Provision and be responsible for AWS / Azure cloud resources to monitor and support innovation projects.
  • Incident Management: Diagnose and triage issues affecting client access to cloud-based products.
  • Cost Optimization: Implement best practices to optimize cloud costs while ensuring high availability.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure all solutions adhere to LSEG security policies, infrastructure best practices, and industry compliance standards.
  • Governance & Policies: Implement security frameworks using AWS/Azure policy frameworks and Open Policy Agent (OPA).

Day to Day Activities

• Organize, execute, and meet development requirements aligned with client demands.
• Participate in internal and external client meetings, collaborating with consultants and sales teams in the innovation ideation process.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline and innovate cloud practices that meet client requirements.
• Client-first mindset with a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving.
• Embrace a 'fail-fast' strategy to drive iterative improvement and innovation.

Required Skills (Must have)

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Software development or Cloud DevOps in Financial Services & Banking Sector
• Programming & Scripting: Strong experience in Python, Java, .NET or JavaScript.
• Cloud DevOps Certification: AWS or Azure DevOps Certification is a must.
• Extensive Software Development and engineering experience, with Agile based delivery
• Collaboration skills with partner teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) is required.

Technical Knowledge (Must have)

• Terraform Expertise: Deep proficiency in Terraform (IaC) — you should consider yourself an expert.
• Software Development & Code Management: Familiarity with GIT, Source Code Management, Visual Studio, UML (Universal Model Language).
• API Development: Experience working with REST, RESTful, and SOAP APIs.
• Development Tooling: Experience with Confluence, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines to track and automate software delivery

Desired Skills

• Deep data/content expertise and know-how around market data content
• Ability to explore and understand clients' data requirements to architecture and build the best solution.
• Experience in any of the LSEG products/solutions is a plus
• Agile Development: Certified Scrum Developer or equivalent agile certification is an advantage.
• Experience in Design Thinking based product development
• Possess a strong understanding of real-time data, quantitative databases, and identifier mapping methodologies.
• Have a working knowledge of ML, AI, and predictive modeling.
• Data science background is a plus.
• Prior experience working with quantitative databases, APIs, and data feeds.

Qualification

• Undergraduate university degree or Higher in Computer Science

Certifications

• Cloud certification in either AWS or Azure (AWS Cloud practitioner or equivalent being the minimum requirement)
• Python programmer certification (PCEP – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer or equivalent will be required)

Why Join Us?

• Innovate & Lead: Work on high-impact projects that push the boundaries of cloud technology.
• Global Impact: Build and lead cloud solutions for enterprise clients worldwide.
• Continuous Learning: Access to certifications, training, and mentorship to accelerate your career.
• Creative Freedom: We encourage experimentation and the exploration of new cloud technologies.
• Competitive Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work environment, and comprehensive perks.

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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