Senior Data Engineer

ABOUT US:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 65 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

We are looking for a versatile and passionate Snowflake / Python Developer to join the SwapAgent Reporting development team, part of the SwapAgent Technology function supporting LSEG’s Post Trade Solutions business. The team is responsible for the designing, building, and supporting critical reporting service and systems that facilitate the SwapAgent Business operations.

This Snowflake / Python Developer role will focus on designing, building and maintaining data pipelines and related systems that are critical to the service.

You will be assigned to a pod team and work multi-functionally within an Agile environment to ensure the smooth execution of the software development lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and support. You will work with the development Team Lead while actively contributing to the delivery of high-quality solutions.

The successful candidate needs to be hands-on, with a strong and deep understanding of Snowflake and python plus the knowledge of various databases and AWS cloud development. You need to be proactive and able to work independently and take ownership. You will also be encouraged to make contributions to functional testing, ensure the solutions meet high standards for quality and reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Take ownership of the analysis, design, development and delivery of software solutions
• Take responsibility for identification, estimation and reporting on progress of tasks, along with liaising across the business analyst, developer and continuous integration teams
• Contribute to unit testing, system integration testing, and participate in test case design and execution
• Support production systems, solve issues, provide timely fixes including participation in out-of-hours support rota
• Document technical specifications, workflow and system design
• Work within an Agile/Pod team, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of practical experience in system & database design, application development, testing
• proven ability in Snowflake/SQL & Python development
• 3+ years demonstrable experience in Business Intelligence development
• Solid understanding and experience in SQL and Database technologies like Oracle, Postgres
• Experience on Apache Spark / Snowpark, Python programming language used for data pipelines
• Experience on AWS platform, especially EC2, RDS, Airflow, Ansible, terraform etc.
• Experience of test automation frameworks like Pytest, behave, BDD or similar.
• Exposure to crafting systems with Application Resiliency, and Security in mind
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies

Desirable skills

• Experience with the finance domain and knowledge of FpML& OTC derivative products
• Exposure to cloud technology
• Exposure to Agile development methodology
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience in working with GIT source control tool
• Exposure to performance tuning and system optimization
• Exposure to designing systems with Application Resiliency, and Security in mind

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.

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