Software Engineer - FX Trading

We are looking to hire a motivated, hands‑on mid‑level Java engineer to help design, build, and operate large‑scale trading platforms within the FX trading group.

• Closely work with architects and other team members and groups to develop and build complex applications that meet the needs of FX Engineering.
• Design, development, and support of trading venues and related services.
• Ongoing support and development of cloud services, including working with product development groups to build cloud‑aware applications.
• Develop and maintain automated processes to help prevent, identify, and resolve issues that impact service availability.
• Identify and contribute to improvements across a broad range of areas such as cost savings, security, ease of use, and reliability.
• Actively learn and adopt new technologies, tools, and practices, including AI‑assisted development techniques.

• Strong Java programming skills with experience writing clean, maintainable code.
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of concurrency and performance optimisation, with a desire to deepen expertise over time.
• Good understanding of system architecture fundamentals and memory management.
• Familiarity with profiling and performance analysis tools.
• Exposure to libraries and frameworks used in low‑latency or high‑performance applications.
• Proven ability to deliver on commitments and work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge and experience with modern agile development methodologies.
• Exposure to Dev Ops practices, including automation of software testing, delivery, and infrastructure changes.
• Self‑motivated and able to work effectively in a globally distributed team, managing multiple priorities while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues across multiple technologies with guidance from senior engineers.

• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Strong passion for technology and a willingness to continuously learn new skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is $113,900 - $189,900, with eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan. The role also benefits from the LSEG benefits program, which includes wellness allowance, paid time‑off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options.

LSEG is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability. LSEG also accommodates religious and disability needs and encourages applicants to seek reasonable accommodations.