Data Engineer

Roles at Senior Associate level apply technical knowledge to design, build, and improve software and infrastructure. Scope includes working more independently, contributing to team design decisions, and taking responsibility for the quality of delivered work. The impact is increasing delivery speed, system reliability, and shared team knowledge.

Competencies

Technical: I apply designs, deploy and test software, infrastructure or networking solutions using growing domain knowledge, including relevant financial markets. I can debug, solve problems and take ownership of features, systems or configurations.

Customer focus: I consider customer needs in my work, contribute ideas to improve our product, respond quickly to operational issues that affect or risk affecting customers, and seek feedback to improve how we work.

Risk Management: I apply secure engineering practices to reduce delivery risk across software and infrastructure. I use testing, observability, automation and safe configuration to identify and resolve risks. I flag blockers and contribute to safe, resilient delivery.

Leadership: I take accountability for delivering reliable work. I support and coach peers and share knowledge openly. I contribute to team outcomes by collaborating effectively and helping others succeed through trust and shared ownership.

Analytical: I apply structured thinking and data to solve problems, test assumptions, and learn from outcomes. I support team decisions through evidence, insight, and continuous improvement.

Adaptability: I continuously learn and adapt to new priorities, try different approaches, and share what works with my team. I make learning my craft a regular habit, not just something I pick up through daily work.

Communication: I contribute to team discussions and communicate clearly with peers. I share context, ask questions and help the team align around shared work. Role profile: We are looking for a talented and passionate Data Engineer to join the SwapClear Data Services development team, part of the SwapClear Technology function supporting the LCH SwapClear Clearing business. The team is responsible for the designing, building, and supporting critical interfaces and systems that facilitate the SwapClear Clearing operations. This Data Engineer role will focus on designing, building and maintaining Data Services technology stack and related systems that are critical to the SwapClear Clearing operations. You will be assigned to a scrum team and work collaboratively within an Agile environment to ensure the smooth execution of the software development lifecycle, from planning and development to deployment and support. You will report to the SwapClear Interface 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 Data Engineering and Data Warehousing plus the knowledge of the front-end and cloud development, and a proactive approach in all aspects of development. You will also be expected to make contributions to testing, ensure the solutions meet high standards for quality and reliability. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Take ownership of the analysis, design, develop 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, troubleshoot issues, provide timely fixes including participation in out-of-hours support rota
• Document technical specifications, workflow and system design
• Work within an Agile/Scrum team, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups and retrospectives

• 3+ years of practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability using SQL, Python, ETL, ELT, Informatica PowerCenter, Business Objects, Snowflake and AWS.
• Expertise in Data Warehousing, Data Science & Analytics
• Expertise in Python Coding, Spark and distributed computing
• Can Demonstrate good working knowledge of relational databases including Oracle, Snowflake
• Experience with performance tuning and system optimization
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Experience in working with GIT source control tool
• Exposure to agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security
• Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies

Desirable skills

• Experience with the finance domain and knowledge of FpML
• Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to cloud technology

LCH is one of the cornerstones of the world's financial systems and SwapClear is the global leader for its asset class in a challenging and highly competitive market. The SwapClear platform continues to experience significant growth and constant change whilst maintaining the very highest levels of service availability. Developing the software technology pivotal to this success is an exciting and rewarding challenge which will stretch any candidate. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Digital First. LSEG Purpose and Values Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Underpinning our purpose, our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change set the standard for everything we do, every day. They guide the way we interact with each other, the partners we work with and our customers. Delivering on our purpose and living up to our values is a responsibility that we all share. To achieve our ambitions through a strong culture, People Leaders need to role model our Values and create the culture for everyone at LSEG to be at their best. Career Stage: Senior Associate London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: 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 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, 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. 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.