Programme start date: August 2026

Typical duties as a Software Engineer

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• Contribute as a C++ or Java engineer in an agile scrum team. 

• Work towards understand software modules and subsystems from design to quality perspectives 

• With support from senior engineers with translate story-level requirements into tasks and implement them in C++ or Java code. 

• With supervision apply code changes with integrity and standard processes. 

• Gain experience in software quality through unit, component, and end-to-end testing. 

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Highlights of the Graduate Programme  

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• Progress through a 12-month development journey aiming to build foundational skills that are key for your future success  

• Build your foundational knowledge of LSEG, Financial Markets and the business during your global induction  

• 'Engineering Bootcamp' week to immerse you in the business and Engineering principles  

• Participate in group projects which are aligned to LSEG goals  

• Meet in person with your cohort at ‘Ignite’, the programme mid-point skills offsite. Explore key knowledge areas and skills 

• Access opportunities to earn industry recognized qualifications, including 5 study days during programme  

• Connect with global early careers community and opportunities and contribute to wider society via CSR initiatives and volunteering opportunities   
  

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Our graduates join us on a permanent basis, and from day one you will be aligned to LSEG Markets division, which will allow you to develop within a secure framework. During the recruitment process we will get to know your skills and interest and how they align to the needs of the business, to allow us to place you in the right team.

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We will also support you in discovering more about the areas of LSEG by connecting you with the relevant departments so that you can learn more about them. All the while you will be applying your new skills to real world business challenges, through project-based learning. 

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What we are looking for: 

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We are passionate about recruiting people who are interested in pursuing a career as an Engineer and would like to learn about the full breadth of our business – and are interested in playing a part of our development, as it grows and diversifies.   

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• A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.  

• The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.  

• People who can collaborate with others, using their communication skills in the process.  

• Understand and an interest in gaining exposure to Backend Software Development 

• Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronics/Electrical Engineering 

• Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the Sri Lanka without restrictions  

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You will stand out to us if you can demonstrate and recognise that what you achieve is equally important as how you achieve it. 

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Recruitment Process:  

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Once you submit your application, the first stage is the Immersive Online Assessment. The assessment is designed to give you an insight into what it’s like to work at LSEG 

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The second stage is a video interview where you will answer a series of questions using a strength-based-interview style 

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The final stage is a half day assessment centre which involves several different types of exercises – further information is provided at the point of invite.  

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Please review all the graduate opportunities and make one application If you make more than one application, we will review your first application only.

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