Join LSEG as a Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platforms

At London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), we are transforming how our customers utilize our data and services. The role of Senior Principal Engineer, Data Platforms is pivotal to our success. Reporting directly to the Group Head of Data Intelligence Technology, you will lead a team responsible for building, owning, and operating our strategic data platform in collaboration with Microsoft. This platform will revolutionize how customers access and consume our data.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the key technical engineer, partnering with Microsoft on the approach, design, best practices, and build of the data platform, balancing leading technologies with delivery execution.
• Lead the technical design and execution of large data platforms, balancing feature development with operational excellence.
• Optimize delivery focus across our teams and businesses.
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders and senior executives to ensure transparency in approach and design.
• Manage risks by identifying, coordinating, and planning resolutions for program and portfolio risks.
• Make sound judgments and decisions at a senior technical leadership level using assertiveness and influencing skills to demonstrate business benefits and ensure buy-in.

Essential Skills

• Deep technical expertise in data across various technology stacks, with a passion for transformation (e.g., data mesh and fabrics).
• Proven experience designing and building large-scale data platforms, especially within Financial Markets firms, with hands-on implementation and technical strategy.
• Experience in the Data and Analytics business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at facilitating discussions and decision-making.
• Strong focus on non-functional and operational excellence of large-scale platforms within a DevSecOps environment.
• A self-starter capable of clear decision-making and problem-solving, generating solutions to get the job done.
• Proactively assess trends and risks to identify potential problem areas.
• Maintain an innovative approach while adhering to defined internal and external communication processes.

Business and Sector Expertise

• Experience with data sourcing, mastering, and distribution within a public cloud environment.
• Knowledge in managing large data estates and data distribution methods.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments (e.g., banking).
• Broad understanding of the Data Intelligence domain within Financial Markets.
• Strong financial and commercial competence with a customer-driven approach.
• Expertise in current and future technological trends and concepts (e.g., data mesh and fabric).
• Experience leading internal and supplier teams for efficiency in technology organizations.
• Strong public cloud and lakehouse technology experience.

Leadership and Management Experience

• Experience in partnering with key technology partners.
• Strong team-building skills to encourage trust, manage expectations, and gain sponsorship from business, technology, and senior leadership teams.
• Work with vendors to understand technical and business opportunities, performing due diligence on third parties as needed.

Personal Skills and Capabilities

• Provide technical leadership and influence resources in a matrix environment, both pro-actively and reactively.
• Communicate confidently and concisely with all levels, including technologists, non-technologists, senior managers, and team members.
• Proven track record of translating vision/strategy into clear priorities and direction.
• Collaborate effectively to develop partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing business priorities and organizational goals.
• Develop talent through coaching and mentoring, with a passion for nurturing talent within the team and beyond.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LSEG, we believe that creating a diverse and inclusive organization is fundamental to our mission of fostering essential partnerships and open opportunities. Our open culture drives our purpose of enhancing financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling our customers to create sustainable growth.

Becoming a part of LSEG means joining a dynamic organization with 25,000 people across 70 countries. We value individuality and support bringing your true self to work, enriching our diverse workforce. Our collaborative and creative culture encourages new