Job Description

We're growing a team of highly skilled, collaborative and passionate Cloud DevOps automation engineers who are responsible for the construction and deployment of the data-driven applications that London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) customers demand.




The Cloud DevOps Automation team is responsible for contributing to and reusing a set of standards-based Cloud patterns within a shared DevOps culture that will enable the Developers they partner with to accelerate the time-to-market of critical software applications to the Public Cloud.




As a Lead DevOps Automation Engineer, you will be leading the definition, application and refinement of these Cloud patterns, you will define and own the requirements backlog within your DevOps team and in the wider cloud team, and you will provide direction in determining when each requirement has been fully met.




This is an opportunity to collaborate locally and across the globe with highly motivated and knowledgeable Application Automation Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers and Developers in our effort to continually improve the operability, scalability, security and cost of every Public Cloud application we deploy and manage.




You'll be expected to both contribute quickly and to learn as you go as we work to establish an even higher standard by which all future Public Cloud apps within LSEG will be measured. We value technical aptitude, innovative thinking and an ability to learn quickly, and we are always open to new ideas and methods of working.




In terms of mindset, we need people who can quickly establish a level of trust and rapport with Software Developers, can understand their needs and motivations, and can help translate their software designs into cloud-native, production-ready software.




Our Lead DevOps Automation Engineers are responsible for ensuring the global availability of our most important products and services. We place a high degree of trust and responsibility in this team and people.




It is likely that no Engineer possess all of the skills on this page, we are seeking individuals who have the required core-skills, will master some, and are willing to learn the vast majority. Will you join us?




Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:
• Understands the tech strategy and culture, and how they impact own work as well as adjacent teams.
• Leads a team of Site Reliability Engineers on projects to ensure improvement of the availability, scalability, latency and efficiency of LSEG's services.
• Leads by example, mentors the team and establishes credibility through quality technical execution.
• Manages end-to-end availability and performance of key services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence.
• Implements new / improved site reliability processes and best practices, as required by Group or departmental Heads.
• Ensures the site reliability community has the technical skills required to deliver against long-term plans.
• Supports and develops team members by providing advice, coaching and development opportunities.
• Coordinates the team and holds accountability for the work product.
• Manages design work and planning for elements within projects to the execution of it
• Manages to budget targets.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electronics / Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Moderate experience in software development in one or more programming languages
• Previous experience managing an engineering team on projects with technical deep-dives into code, networking, operating systems and/or storage.

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. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.




LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.




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.




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Job ID R0065653