Senior Software Engineer - FX Trading

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• Strong Java programming skills with experience writing clean, maintainable code.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Working knowledge of concurrency and performance optimization, 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.
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP, and an understanding of network performance considerations.
• Ability to use and direct AI agents to help generate, optimize, and review code.
• Proven ability to deliver on commitments and work effectively within a team.
• Knowledge and experience with modern agile development methodologies.
• Exposure to DevOps 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Demonstrated interest or hands‑on experimentation with AI, machine learning, or AI‑assisted development tools.
• Strong passion for technology and a willingness to continuously learn new skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Career Stage

Manager

Compensation and Benefits

LSEG is committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $129,700 - $216,100. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/'bonus plan'). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will reflect job‑related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience.

LSEG roles (excluding internships and part‑time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time‑off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance and commuter assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.