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Lead Java Developer

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
$110,600 - $184,400
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
28 Liberty St (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2025
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 commitment 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. Role Profile We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Team Lead to drive the development and optimization of data ingestion pipelines. You will work with other sprint teams to ensuring the seamless integration, processing and transformation of data using ETL tools like Pentaho, while utilising Java and Linux-based environments with relational database technology. Your expertise in data ingestion strategies, performance optimization, debugging and leadership will be instrumental in delivering scalable and efficient solutions. Tech Profile/Essential Skills Professional qualification or equivalent. 12+ years' experience Java and ETL framework with minimum 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship role. Working experience in relational DB and SQL query profiling and optimization. Excels in leading development teams to build mission-critical applications, offering hands-on expertise in debugging and optimization. Driven to mentor and guide engineering teams while applying strong debugging techniques to ensure performance and reliability in enterprise systems. Combines leadership with technical proficiency, diagnosing and resolving complex system issues to maintain high-quality software delivery. Is an expert in design patterns. Has experience in writing code with test drive development. Stakeholder and people management experience. Must have experience in leading/mentoring team(s) by proving providing a technical and application perspective throughout project lifecycle. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Some experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, delivery management, and / or Emerging Technology and Governance. Preferred Skills and Experience Preferable to have experience in Azure technologies. Working experience with projects delivered with Agile Release methodology. Key Responsibilities : Technical Leadership : Guide the ingestion team in designing, developing and optimizing robust data processing pipelines with scalable architecture, design, coding standards, and best practices to ensure high-quality software solutions. ETL Development & Integration : Architect and implement ETL workflows using Java and Pentaho or similar tools to efficiently ingest and transform large datasets in linux/windows based environment. People Management : Mentor, coach, and support software engineers, fostering professional growth and skill development. Hands-on Development: Participate in coding, debugging, and optimization, ensuring high performance and scalability. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, Business Analysts and other technical teams to align development efforts with business goes. Continuous Improvement : Promote innovation, improve processes, and encourage a culture of learning within the engineering team. Performance Optimization: Conduct performance profiling and tuning to ensure optimal application efficiency. Debugging and Troubleshooting: Analyze complex issues, debug critical errors, and resolve sofware defects with precision. Code Quality & Best Practices: Implement industry-leading coding standards, maintain high code quality, and conduct peer reviews. Technology Exploration: Stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and recommend innovative solutions to enhance application capabilities. Detailed Responsibilities Demonstrates extensive knowledge of technologies and/or subjective matter expert knowledge of a technology, advising others on design, development and implementation. Advances tools and applications by producing expert code reviewing others' code when required. Supervises a team and co-ordinates work of other team members, promoting an inclusive and open culture. Develops knowledge and expertise in software development and develops knowledge of other domains to understand linkages and dependencies. Builds understanding of strategy and culture, and how they impact own work. Oversees the design work and planning for user stories ensuring the achieve the desired objectives. Contributes to the creation of solutions for Epics and the associated implementation tasks. Adapts existing patterns to develop robust solutions. Develops understanding of LSEG's commercial direction and how technology is a part of this. Completes the delivery of given tasks with some guidance and oversight. Builds trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, growing own network and collaborating with other teams. Communicates complex / technical information clearly and concisely in an audience appropriate format. Takes a proactive approach to invest time in learning and development of technology products for self and the team. Compensation/Benefits Information: LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $110,600 - $184,400. 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 be reflective of 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 offerings of: 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 commuter assistance etc. 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. 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