Lead Software Engineer

LSEG•New York, NY

21h

About The Position

Working on the existing WMX platform and build outstanding index/benchmark product capabilities and production processes. Collaborate with the product, research, partnerships, governance and policy, sales strategy, operations, marketing, and other teams to create innovative technical solutions for RBSL. Work closely with the product delivery team to align delivery priority/timelines with business and client expectations Coach and train junior software engineers in WMX team to grow into SMEs.

Requirements

Professional qualification or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of Java (Recent Java experience with C++/Python experience will be considered)
Significant experience in a software development and delivery role
In-depth knowledge of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and AWS cloud platform, with comprehensive understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
Familiar with database knowledge, better on Postgres, Oracle.
Understanding Design Pattern, UML well
Some experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, delivery management, and / or Emerging Technology and Governance
Strong problem-solving skills
Advocate for and implement automation to streamline operational processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration across functional teams

Responsibilities

Demonstrates significant knowledge of a single or multiple technologies and advises on design, development and implementation
Advances tools and applications by producing clean and efficient code and reviews others' code when required
Promoting an open and inclusive culture, holding responsibility for motivation, retention and performance management, and leads by example
Demonstrates depth of knowledge and expertise in software development and is regarded as the SME in their domain. Develops knowledge of other domains to understand linkages and dependencies
Understands the tech strategy and culture, and how this impacts own work as well as adjacent teams
Develops an understanding of the market and LSEG's commercial position in it
Leads the delivery of critical projects, coaching team members to be productive with little direction; delegating and reviewing work when required
Works with architects to decompose a solution into Epics
Adapts existing patterns to develop robust solutions
Leads timely design work and planning for Epics breaking them down to journeys with product owners and quality leads
Continues to build and develop strong relationships with senior collaborators (internally and externally), representing LSEG appropriately.
Promotes collaboration between and within teams and communicates sophisticated information clearly to all audiences
Continues to develop technology and industry expertise through certifications, professional qualifications and networking events as well as invest in creating development opportunities for the team.