Lead AWS Software Data Engineer

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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 70 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 culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence 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 organization spanning 70 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 SUMMARY:**Join us at FTSE Russell! We’re establishing a team of engineers passionate about data, software craftsmanship, and substantial impact. As a Lead Software Data Engineer, you’ll help power the indices trusted by financial institutions worldwide. You’ll work in a modern AWS environment, build robust pipelines, and collaborate closely with product and business teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions. We care about code quality, ownership, and helping each other grow. If you’re excited about building systems that matter, we’d love to meet you!**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:**We are building the next-generation data platform at FTSE Russell — and we want you to shape it with us. Your role will involve:* Designing and developing scalable, testable data pipelines using Python and Apache Spark* Orchestrating data workflows with AWS tools like Glue, EMR Serverless, Lambda, and S3* Applying modern software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, modular design, and automated testing* Contributing to the development of a lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg* Collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions* Building observability into data flows and implementing basic quality checks* Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions* Continuously learning about the financial indices domain and sharing insights with the team**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:* Writes clean, maintainable, testable, extensible Python code (ideally with type hints, linters, and tests like pytest)* Understands data engineering basics: batch processing, schema evolution, and building ETL pipelines* Has experience with or is eager to learn Apache Spark for large-scale data processing* Is familiar with the AWS data stack (e.g. S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR)* Strong experience in relational databases (e.g. Aurora PostgreSQL)* Enjoys learning the business context and working closely with stakeholders* Works well in Agile teams and values collaboration over solo heroics**NICE TO HAVES:**It’s great (but not required) if you also bring:* Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats* Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions* Exposure to data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ* Experience with other data platforms like databricks, etc.* Curiosity about financial markets, index data, or investment analyticsJoin us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.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 organization 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.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, color, 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.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business, and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this

carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .Proud to share LSEG in the India is Great Place to Work certified (Jun ’25 – Jun ’26).Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from India colleagues’ video:Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
City Of London
Salary:
£100,000 - £125,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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