Lead Software Engineer - C++

Nottingham, England, GBFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead C++ Software Engineer building and implementing technical strategy for Engineering Products within the FX group, solving complex challenges and integrating AI-first ways of working.

Role type

Lead IC C++ Software Engineer (FX Infrastructure)

Builds

Engineering Products for financial markets infrastructure and data

Domain

Financial markets infrastructure, FX, event-driven messaging

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++, REST/WebSocket, Kafka, SQL, Redis, Azure PaaS, Terraform/Helm, GitLab CI, FIX protocol

Preferred skills

Financial messaging protocols expertise, AI integration experience

Technologies

C++, Kafka, Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab CI, FIX

Responsibilities

Advise on design, development, and implementation; Lead design and planning for Epics; Partner with architects to define solutions; Lead projects autonomously; Build and maintain stakeholder relationships; Continuously develop technical expertise

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

About London Stock Exchange Group

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 comprehens